67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory17%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Raceway Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Raceway Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Raceway Golf 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 18%Alignment 12%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Raceway Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Raceway Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@racewaygolf.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
205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277, USA
Course Description
Raceway Golf Club is a public 9-hole or 18-hole golf facility located in Thompson, Connecticut, offering membership inquiries, tee times, lessons, and event hosting. The club features a full-service clubhouse with dining options and banquet services, and is part of the Tri-State Golf Pass for access to multiple courses. It operates with an emphasis on public play, school programs, and golf events in the Northeast region. The course and amenities are managed in conjunction with Tri State Golf Company, serving golf enthusiasts and local communities in southern New England.
public golf course • thompson connecticut golf • golf memberships • tee times • golf lessons clinics • club championships • golf outings • banquets and events • golf pro shop • tri-state golf pass • group golf rates • golf restaurant • ice cream stand • golf multi-course access • online gift cards
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Hoenig
Opened
1940
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(511 reviews)
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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 Raceway Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four tests where drive quality swings approach ease and risk, paired with par fives that lure long shots but threaten bogeys on hard ones. Elevated bogey rating underscores need to grind pars without blowups.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726570 yards6008 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.6Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 409 | 327 | 165 | 558 | 505 | 390 | 423 | 197 | 3297 | 522 | 399 | 374 | 456 | 210 | 408 | 366 | 191 | 347 | 3273 | 6570 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726074 yards5554 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.6Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 387 | 304 | 152 | 536 | 486 | 350 | 402 | 174 | 3068 | 492 | 382 | 342 | 425 | 175 | 388 | 347 | 166 | 289 | 3006 | 6074 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725505 yards5034 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.3 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.3 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 231 | 347 | 282 | 110 | 445 | 458 | 309 | 381 | 151 | 2714 | 462 | 365 | 322 | 394 | 145 | 366 | 328 | 146 | 263 | 2791 | 5505 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Raceway Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
47% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Raceway Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Raceway Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
60% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Aim12%
79% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Aim14%
52% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
51% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
63% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring13%
50% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control36%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
51% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy13%
80% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
57% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision28%
Trajectory16%
51% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
50% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
55% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment19%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
30% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
37% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Raceway Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Raceway Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Raceway Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Raceway Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Raceway Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6038 yards. The back tees extend to 6570.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Raceway Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Raceway Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6570.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Raceway Golf Club 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 Raceway Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6570.0 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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