27% match
For BLUE tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sakonnet Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Sakonnet Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sakonnet Gc, 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sakonnet Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sakonnet Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
toconnor@sakonnetgc.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
79 Sakonnet Point Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA
Course Description
Sakonnet Golf Club is a premier golf club located in Little Compton, Rhode Island. The club offers a picturesque golfing experience surrounded by scenic views, making it a popular destination for both members and visitors seeking a relaxed yet challenging round of golf.
golf • golf club • recreation • outdoor activities • sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(30 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 Sakonnet Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers a par four intense layout that eases early before back nine difficulty surges, forcing precise full swings to manage bogey risks on key stretches.This plays like classic risk reward where tee and iron control curbs blowup scores amid rising challenge.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706320 yards5779 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 180 | 477 | 406 | 368 | 214 | 384 | 360 | 176 | 2958 | 412 | 396 | 517 | 418 | 399 | 405 | 158 | 310 | 347 | 3362 | 6320 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 704704 yards4301 metersCR 63.7Bogey 84.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 155 | 367 | 293 | 292 | 158 | 267 | 261 | 75 | 2168 | 264 | 325 | 357 | 393 | 299 | 304 | 141 | 248 | 205 | 2536 | 4704 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 705535 yards5061 metersCR 66.8Bogey 89.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.5 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 155 | 467 | 393 | 351 | 158 | 337 | 340 | 148 | 2709 | 319 | 325 | 422 | 393 | 299 | 354 | 141 | 284 | 289 | 2826 | 5535 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sakonnet Gc
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 profile40% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sakonnet Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sakonnet Gc. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started57% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment26%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring27%
Aim10%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion19%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
27% match
For RED tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
69% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
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Get Started38% match
For RED tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
46% match
For RED tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
69% match
For RED tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For RED tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring20%
Mechanics11%
68% match
For RED tees
Save with mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
68% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
71% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
66% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
69% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
48% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
60% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Aim11%
55% match
For GREEN tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Scoring27%
Alignment13%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
49% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
47% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
76% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
79% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Aim17%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For GREEN tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy25%
Alignment22%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sakonnet Gc
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakonnet Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Sakonnet Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Sakonnet Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sakonnet Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sakonnet Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5512 yards. The back tees extend to 6320.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sakonnet Gc?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Sakonnet Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6320.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sakonnet Gc 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 Sakonnet Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6320.0 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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