Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Powelton Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Powelton Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Powelton Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Powelton Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Powelton Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
chris@thepoweltonclub.com
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Facilities
Location
29 Old Balmville Rd, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA
Course Description
The Powelton Club is a full service, family-oriented private country club located 50 miles North of New York City, nestled in the heart of the Hudson River Valley in the hamlet of Balmville. Established in 1882, The Powelton Club is one of the oldest golf and tennis clubs in the United States. We offer our members a Devereux Emmet designed 18-Hole Golf Course, Five American Red Clay Tennis Courts, Two Swimming Pools and a beautiful Clubhouse.
private club • golf • tennis • family-friendly • recreation • swimming • Hudson Valley
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Devereux Emmet
Opened
1882
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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 Powelton Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 218 | 145 | 449 | 325 | 304 | 150 | 337 | 418 | 2716 | 361 | 443 | 391 | 369 | 161 | 354 | 124 | 363 | 276 | 2842 | 5558 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 258 | 196 | 460 | 400 | 354 | 176 | 340 | 430 | 2994 | 364 | 491 | 425 | 425 | 171 | 379 | 171 | 400 | 304 | 3130 | 6124 |
White/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 258 | 151 | 460 | 325 | 304 | 160 | 347 | 430 | 2815 | 374 | 443 | 425 | 369 | 171 | 354 | 124 | 363 | 304 | 2927 | 5742 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Powelton Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Powelton Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Powelton Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Powelton Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Powelton Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Powelton Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Powelton Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Powelton Club challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Powelton Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5841 yards. The back tees extend to 6124.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Powelton Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Powelton Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6124.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Powelton Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Powelton Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6124.0 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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