23% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portland West Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Portland West Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portland West Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Alignment 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.7
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portland West Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range30 min
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portland West Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
portlandgolfwest@yahoo.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
105 Gospel Ln, Portland, CT 06480, USA
Course Description
Portland Golf West is a public 18-hole golf course in Portland, Connecticut, designed on a Zikorus layout featuring twelve par-3s and six par-4s for a par-60 round. The course emphasizes elevated tees, greens, and water hazards across about half the holes, offering a serene playing environment with no homes on the course. The facility promotes outings, lessons, and a restaurant, with the pro shop handling tee times. It presents a peaceful, sport-focused setting for golfers of varying skill levels in the Portland area.
par-60 course • twelve par-3s • six par-4s • zikorus layout • water hazards • public golf course • portland connecticut golf • golf lessons • outings • pro shop • on-site restaurant • tee times • golf course design • golf course layout • elevates tees greens • par-60 • par-3 • par-4 • elevated tees • elevated greens • group outings • connecticut • no-homes course • recreational services
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
60
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Zikorus
Opened
1985
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Portland West Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like endless precision irons test on short par threes and easy reach par fours where few tough holes create outsized bogey threats.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 604012 yards3669 metersCR 59.7Bogey 77.8Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.8 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.0 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 173 | 146 | 170 | 304 | 154 | 366 | 143 | 140 | 376 | 1972 | 368 | 159 | 177 | 131 | 198 | 133 | 342 | 317 | 215 | 2040 | 4012 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 603620 yards3310 metersCR 60.2Bogey 78.4Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 38.8 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.6 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 148 | 130 | 145 | 264 | 140 | 339 | 113 | 137 | 351 | 1767 | 341 | 135 | 161 | 114 | 185 | 122 | 319 | 293 | 183 | 1853 | 3620 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603120 yards2853 metersCR 57.7Bogey 79.1Slope 91
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.6 · BR 39.0 · Slope 88
Back Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 40.1 · Slope 93
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 113 | 114 | 120 | 228 | 127 | 312 | 82 | 115 | 289 | 1500 | 313 | 110 | 145 | 97 | 138 | 110 | 295 | 270 | 142 | 1620 | 3120 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603620 yards3310 metersCR 59.7Bogey 82.2Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 40.6 · Slope 93
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.6 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 148 | 130 | 145 | 264 | 140 | 339 | 113 | 137 | 351 | 1767 | 341 | 135 | 161 | 114 | 185 | 122 | 319 | 293 | 183 | 1853 | 3620 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portland West Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile82% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Portland West Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portland West Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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84% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
38% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory19%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring18%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Trajectory11%
63% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control30%
Aim15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
42% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
77% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Aim14%
92% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Scoring17%
59% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
79% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
47% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control44%
Scoring26%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision15%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
53% match
For White tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
48% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Portland West Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portland West Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Portland West Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Portland West Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Portland West Golf Course challenges consistency. The 98.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 59.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 60.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portland West Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3566 yards. The back tees extend to 4012.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portland West Golf Course?
With a course rating of 59.7 and par 60, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 60 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Portland West Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4012.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Portland West Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Portland West Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 98.0 and yardage reaching 4012.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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