70% match
For SILVER tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salem Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Salem Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Salem Country 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 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
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Salem Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Salem Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kwood@salemcountryclub.org
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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
133 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960, USA
Course Description
Salem Country Club is a private golf club located in Peabody, Massachusetts. Founded in 1895, it features a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole championship golf course, complemented by extensive practice facilities and a welcoming clubhouse with amenities such as a pool, fitness center, and tennis facilities. The club hosts golf championships and provides venues for weddings and events, reflecting a long-standing New England sporting tradition. It is situated at 133 Forest Street, Peabody, MA 01960, and serves members with a historic, prestigious club experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1895
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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 Salem Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course demands repeated precision on short par fours where tee misses spark bogey chains, while par fives tempt aggressive plays but punish errors on top handicap tests.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725174 yards4731 metersCR 70.0Bogey 99.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 287 | 115 | 332 | 433 | 151 | 279 | 367 | 296 | 2587 | 309 | 419 | 121 | 268 | 137 | 455 | 286 | 284 | 308 | 2587 | 5174 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725689 yards5202 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.3Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 359 | 124 | 332 | 433 | 151 | 331 | 457 | 344 | 2858 | 357 | 419 | 129 | 268 | 141 | 455 | 380 | 374 | 308 | 2831 | 5689 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725888 yards5384 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.1Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 359 | 124 | 351 | 444 | 177 | 331 | 457 | 351 | 2951 | 357 | 429 | 129 | 297 | 141 | 478 | 380 | 374 | 352 | 2937 | 5888 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Salem Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For SILVER tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
61% match
For SILVER tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Salem Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Salem Country 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started37% match
For SILVER tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
60% match
For SILVER tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Scoring22%
Precision22%
49% match
For SILVER tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For SILVER tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
71% match
For SILVER tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For SILVER tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control11%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
59% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment14%
Scoring12%
62% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%
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Get Started66% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For SILVER tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment24%
Aim15%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision20%
Distance Control15%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
70% match
For WHITE 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 Started77% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring13%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
40% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started48% match
For GREEN tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
70% 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%
37% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim43%
Precision34%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Salem Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Salem Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Salem Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Salem Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Salem Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5531 yards. The back tees extend to 5888.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Salem Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 Salem Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5888.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Salem Country Club and how should I play it?
Salem Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Salem Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5888.0 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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