Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Sands Point Golf Club.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sands Point 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Everything you need to know about Sands Point Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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130 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY 11050, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast
Opened
1927
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Sands Point Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 533 | 132 | 401 | 398 | 515 | 398 | 173 | 415 | 351 | 3316 | 385 | 372 | 201 | 441 | 602 | 387 | 411 | 160 | 548 | 3507 | 6823 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 127 | 384 | 393 | 473 | 392 | 168 | 408 | 344 | 3192 | 379 | 366 | 197 | 396 | 597 | 382 | 389 | 151 | 495 | 3352 | 6544 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 100 | 302 | 386 | 365 | 324 | 105 | 392 | 291 | 2720 | 360 | 300 | 151 | 280 | 516 | 291 | 355 | 123 | 400 | 2776 | 5496 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sands Point Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sands Point 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sands Point Golf Club and what to expect.
Players often find Sands Point Golf Club technically exacting. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6160 yards. The back tees extend to 6823.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 73.6 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.
At a full length of 6823.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6823.0 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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