55% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scotch Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
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Scotch Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scotch Hills 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 15%Alignment 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.
19.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scotch Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Scotch Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Opened
1905
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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 Scotch Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron precision tests through short par fours and abundant par threes, where control trumps power and short game saves scores from small errors.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 644632 yards4236 metersCR 63.0Bogey 84.4Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 42.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 324 | 164 | 309 | 230 | 210 | 166 | 358 | 188 | 2245 | 309 | 324 | 194 | 324 | 252 | 210 | 192 | 372 | 210 | 2387 | 4632 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 644974 yards4548 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.7Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 324 | 194 | 324 | 352 | 210 | 192 | 372 | 210 | 2487 | 309 | 324 | 194 | 324 | 352 | 210 | 192 | 372 | 210 | 2487 | 4974 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 643934 yards3597 metersCR 63.4Bogey 90.4Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 278 | 141 | 280 | 212 | 169 | 148 | 339 | 150 | 1967 | 250 | 278 | 141 | 280 | 212 | 169 | 148 | 339 | 150 | 1967 | 3934 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scotch Hills 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
85% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red tees
Set up for success, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Accuracy12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Scotch Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scotch Hills Country 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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48% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Red tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Trajectory12%
77% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring25%
Aim10%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Precision13%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
37% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
34% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
27% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
86% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
62% 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%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim13%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring13%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
51% match
For White/Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
51% match
For White/Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
76% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started63% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
80% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Scotch Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Scotch Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Scotch Hills Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scotch Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4454 yards. The back tees extend to 4974.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scotch Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.5 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Scotch Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4974.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Scotch Hills Country 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 Scotch Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 4974.0 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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