58% match
For BLACK tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sankaty Head Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Sankaty Head Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sankaty Head 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
17.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sankaty Head Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sankaty Head Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mkohler@sankatyheadgc.com
Giving lessons at Sankaty Head Golf Club? Get featured here.
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
100 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA
Course Description
Sankaty Head Golf Club is a private golf facility located in Siasconset, Massachusetts. The club offers traditional golf amenity access for members and guests, along with weddings and events services and a dedicated shop. Its website highlights a scenic coastal course, a member login area, and an emphasis on hospitality and event hosting on Cape Cod. The organization appears to operate as a regional golf club with additional guest services and event spaces within the Massachusetts/Cape Cod area.
golf club • private golf • massachusetts golf • cape cod golf • siasconset • weddings and events • golf shop • member login • golf course • coastal golf • golf club membership • event venues • golf club marketing • golf resort • golf club operations • club branding • sankaty head • sankaty road • golf course management • golf • tennis • beach facilities • recreational activities • social events • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Wogan
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.5(69 reviews)
View on Google MapsSankaty Head Golf Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Sankaty Head Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back par four demands that pressure tee precision and iron control, while par fives invite reach-for-eagle plays carrying big bogey threats.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716625 yards6058 metersCR 78.3Bogey 109.0Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 54.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 375 | 195 | 495 | 420 | 180 | 410 | 540 | 285 | 3305 | 425 | 450 | 225 | 380 | 150 | 410 | 350 | 545 | 385 | 3320 | 6625 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715525 yards5052 metersCR 72.5Bogey 100.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 300 | 180 | 405 | 360 | 135 | 350 | 410 | 260 | 2755 | 360 | 350 | 160 | 325 | 110 | 360 | 315 | 450 | 340 | 2770 | 5525 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716270 yards5733 metersCR 76.3Bogey 106.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 53.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 355 | 185 | 485 | 410 | 160 | 390 | 520 | 280 | 3175 | 405 | 400 | 190 | 370 | 135 | 385 | 340 | 495 | 375 | 3095 | 6270 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sankaty Head 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
50% match
For BLACK tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sankaty Head Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sankaty Head Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
59% match
For BLACK tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP5 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision33%
Distance Control10%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Precision20%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started74% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision25%
Aim17%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
46% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Aim11%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory17%
Precision15%
85% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Scoring17%
40% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
41% match
For BLUE tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started53% match
For BLUE tees
Align stance properly, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring30%
Stroke12%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Accuracy13%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Aim11%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started71% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim25%
Alignment14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Scoring15%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Precision12%
32% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy26%
Visualization15%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Precision13%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sankaty Head 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 Sankaty Head Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sankaty Head Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sankaty Head Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sankaty Head Golf Club challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 78.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sankaty Head Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6075 yards. The back tees extend to 6625.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sankaty Head Golf Club?
With a course rating of 78.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sankaty Head Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6625.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sankaty Head Golf Club 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 Sankaty Head Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6625.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Sankaty Head Golf Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
47 Programs
1.25 km away
Nantucket Country Club - Nantucket Golf Club
Siasconset, MA
49 Programs
1.92 km away
Siasconset Golf Course - Sconset Golf Course
Nantucket, MA
49 Programs
12.52 km away
Miacomet Golf Club
Nantucket, MA
13 Programs
44.64 km away
Harwich Port Golf Club - Harwich Port
Harwich Port, Massachusetts
45 Programs
45.29 km away
Chatham Seaside Links
Chatham, MA
48 Programs
47.15 km away
Cranberry Valley Golf Course
Harwich, MA
48 Programs
47.26 km away
Bass River Golf Course
Yarmouth Port, MA
45 Programs
48.16 km away
Edgartown Golf Club
Edgartown, MA
16 Programs
48.16 km away
Edgartown Golf Club - Edgartown (Alternate Tees)
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Same Architect
Courses by Phil Wogan
Explore other courses designed by Phil Wogan. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Challenger
Blue Hill Country Club
Canton, MA
Weekapaug Gc
Weekapaug Gc
Westerly, RI
%2520Golf%2520%2520Club%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Newport (Gwent) Golf Club
Newport (Gwent) Golf Club
Newport, NWP
Sankaty Head Golf Club
Sankaty Head Golf Club
Siasconset, MA
Val Halla Golf Course
Val Halla Golf Course
Cumberland, ME
The Golf Club At Southport
The Golf Club At Southport
Mashpee, MA