Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shepard Hills, The Club At
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Shepard Hills, The Club At Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shepard Hills, The Club At, 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 Shepard Hills, The Club At
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shepard Hills, The Club At.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@shephardhills.com
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Facilities
Location
17 Chemung St, Waverly, NY 14892, USA
Course Description
Shephard Hills Golf Club is a historic nine-hole golf course and tavern located in Roxbury, New York. The club features a scenic course with mountain views, a full-service clubhouse, and a restaurant/bar housed in a historic 1911 stone building. It offers membership options, a driving range, a pro shop, and occasional events, with tee times and rentals available. The property emphasizes its long history dating back to 1917 and maintains a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere on the hill.
nine-hole golf course • historic golf club • roxbury new york • golf clubhouse • driving range • pro shop • golf membership • golf events • on-site tavern • mountain views • golf simulator • clubs rental • tee times • historic building
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Finley Shepard
Opened
1919
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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 Shepard Hills, The Club At, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 386 | 198 | 334 | 454 | 309 | 111 | 554 | 509 | 3262 | 427 | 128 | 526 | 334 | 409 | 370 | 278 | 202 | 415 | 3089 | 6351 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 380 | 183 | 325 | 442 | 309 | 111 | 542 | 509 | 3208 | 420 | 121 | 465 | 324 | 391 | 365 | 270 | 202 | 375 | 2933 | 6141 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 376 | 151 | 313 | 395 | 301 | 104 | 486 | 458 | 2984 | 409 | 116 | 452 | 314 | 358 | 356 | 252 | 180 | 345 | 2782 | 5766 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shepard Hills, The Club At
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 profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Shepard Hills, The Club At
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shepard Hills, The Club At. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Shepard Hills, The Club At
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 Shepard Hills, The Club At
Get answers to common questions about playing Shepard Hills, The Club At and what to expect.
How difficult is Shepard Hills, The Club At for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Shepard Hills, The Club At challenges consistency. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shepard Hills, The Club At?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6058 yards. The back tees extend to 6351.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shepard Hills, The Club At?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Shepard Hills, The Club At and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6351.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Shepard Hills, The Club At and how should I play it?
Shepard Hills, The Club At is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Shepard Hills, The Club At strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6351.0 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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