43% match
For Scarlet tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rutgers University Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Rutgers University Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rutgers University 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rutgers University Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is 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.
Short Game26 min
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 Rutgers University Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
terry.sedon@rutgers.edu
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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
777 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
Course Description
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (also known as Rutgers University), is the largest institution for higher education in the state of New Jersey. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766 and is the eighth-oldest college in the United States. Rutgers is the largest university within New Jersey's state university system, and it was ranked 54th in the world academically in a 2008 survey conducted by the Institute of Higher Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The university offers more than 100 distinct bachelor, 100 master, and 80 doctoral and professional degree programs across 175 academic departments, 29 degree-granting schools and colleges, 16 of which offer graduate programs of study.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(248 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 Rutgers University Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Scarlet
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron shots into shorter par fours for safe pars, while par fives build scoring risk through reach decisions and recovery plays.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716034 yards5517 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 365 | 155 | 469 | 323 | 350 | 522 | 184 | 434 | 3137 | 361 | 140 | 520 | 367 | 143 | 348 | 338 | 184 | 496 | 2897 | 6034 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715323 yards4867 metersCR 66.3Bogey 88.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 307 | 127 | 453 | 284 | 308 | 466 | 136 | 405 | 2794 | 318 | 128 | 401 | 355 | 122 | 314 | 314 | 149 | 428 | 2529 | 5323 |
S
Scarlet Tee
Gender: MalePar 716337 yards5795 metersCR 70.2Bogey 94.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 381 | 178 | 483 | 349 | 369 | 531 | 201 | 448 | 3293 | 381 | 158 | 539 | 382 | 160 | 363 | 352 | 197 | 512 | 3044 | 6337 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rutgers University 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Scarlet tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Scarlet tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Green Reading13%
61% match
For Scarlet tees
Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Rutgers University Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rutgers University Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Scarlet tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
15% match
For Scarlet tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
52% match
For Scarlet tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim40%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
44% match
For Scarlet tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Scarlet tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started62% match
For Scarlet tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
75% match
For Scarlet tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
68% match
For Scarlet tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
66% match
For Scarlet tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Scarlet tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Aim11%
75% match
For Scarlet tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Scarlet tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory14%
Scoring10%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
52% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
78% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
37% match
For Black tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started27% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
Trajectory18%
77% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Precision19%
Aim14%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
80% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
80% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
44% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Aim13%
40% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For Green tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
47% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics18%
60% match
For Green tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Precision13%
65% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
67% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Precision11%
56% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim18%
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College Prep Series at Rutgers
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Tournament
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rutgers University Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Rutgers University Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Rutgers University Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Rutgers University Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rutgers University Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5830 yards. The back tees extend to 6337.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rutgers University Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Rutgers University Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6337.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Rutgers University 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 Rutgers University Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6337.0 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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