Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sheepscot Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Sheepscot Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sheepscot Links, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sheepscot Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sheepscot Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
822 Town House Rd, Whitefield, ME 04353, USA
Course Description
Sheepscot Links is a golf club operating a public golf course in Whitefield, Maine, offering a driving range, lessons, and a calendar of tournaments and member events. The club provides daily rates, golf passes, and memberships for players, with GHIN score posting to track handicaps. Located at 844 Town House Road, the facility emphasizes golf instruction and competitive play for local residents and visitors in the United States.
golf course • driving range • golf lessons • tournaments • golf passes • memberships • ghin posting • daily rates • calendar • lounge • senior scramble • twilight league • ladies league • chip-n-sip • public golf course • recreation • outdoor activities • sports management
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Links
Architect
George Hall
Opened
2001
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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 Sheepscot Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.5 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 166 | 282 | 325 | 373 | 315 | 556 | 147 | 298 | 2804 | 342 | 166 | 282 | 325 | 373 | 315 | 556 | 147 | 298 | 2804 | 5608 |
WHITE/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.5 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 157 | 268 | 301 | 353 | 310 | 515 | 143 | 274 | 2633 | 342 | 166 | 282 | 325 | 373 | 315 | 556 | 147 | 298 | 2804 | 5437 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.7 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 16 | — | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 139 | 210 | 225 | 307 | 249 | 395 | 110 | 208 | 2133 | 290 | 139 | 210 | 225 | 307 | 249 | 395 | 110 | 208 | 2133 | 4266 |
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 16 | — | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 139 | 210 | 225 | 307 | 249 | 395 | 110 | 208 | 2133 | 292 | 148 | 238 | 249 | 308 | 305 | 435 | 134 | 250 | 2359 | 4492 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sheepscot Links
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 profileMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Sheepscot Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sheepscot Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCommit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Sheepscot Links
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 Sheepscot Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Sheepscot Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Sheepscot Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sheepscot Links technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sheepscot Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4937 yards. The back tees extend to 5608.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sheepscot Links?
With a course rating of 67.4 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.
How long is Sheepscot Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5608.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sheepscot Links and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Sheepscot Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5608.0 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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