Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Shady Brook.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
97
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shady Brook, 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 the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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444 Hutchison Road
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lewis Berk
Opened
1983
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Shady Brook hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shady Brook hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shady Brook hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shady Brook hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shady Brook hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Shady Brook 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 profileSink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shady Brook. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 17 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 67 days 90 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Pitch
Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Shady Brook and what to expect.
Shady Brook is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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