36% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salem Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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 Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Salem 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 31%Scoring 23%Aim 15%Precision 15%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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Salem Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Salem Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
toddz@salemgolfclub.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
18 Bloomer Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, USA
Course Description
Salem Golf Club is a private golf club and recreation destination located in North Salem, New York, adjacent to Westchester County. The club features a challenging 18-hole course, expansive practice facilities, a pool house with dining and fitness amenities, and year-round golf simulators. Members and guests can enjoy golf outings, social events, dining, and a clubhouse with event spaces suitable for weddings and corporate gatherings. The facility emphasizes a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with flexible memberships and a full calendar of activities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ryder/Val Carlson
Opened
1966
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(93 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 Salem Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron play repeatedly with short par fours pushing safe drives and mid-range approaches while long par fives force layup choices amid rising back-nine difficulty to avoid big scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726725 yards6149 metersCR 73.4Bogey 99.5Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.3 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 197 | 527 | 178 | 379 | 305 | 514 | 397 | 422 | 3322 | 156 | 370 | 166 | 395 | 579 | 360 | 449 | 368 | 560 | 3403 | 6725 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726402 yards5854 metersCR 72.0Bogey 97.9Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 177 | 502 | 159 | 358 | 300 | 492 | 377 | 412 | 3172 | 150 | 337 | 154 | 373 | 553 | 348 | 435 | 333 | 547 | 3230 | 6402 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726065 yards5546 metersCR 70.3Bogey 96.0Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 177 | 448 | 152 | 358 | 300 | 492 | 377 | 347 | 3046 | 150 | 337 | 154 | 317 | 488 | 348 | 389 | 333 | 503 | 3019 | 6065 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Salem 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Salem Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Salem Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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63% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
52% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Trajectory11%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment12%
58% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
83% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
56% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
81% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
46% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
38% match
For White/Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For White/Gold tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For White/Gold tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
46% match
For White/Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
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Get Started73% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Salem Golf 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 Salem Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Salem Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Salem Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Salem Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Salem Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6395 yards. The back tees extend to 6725.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Salem Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6725.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Salem Golf Club and how should I play it?
Salem Golf 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 Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6725.0 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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