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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.

19.8
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

info@shephardhills.com

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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

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

Google Reviews

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4.3(146 reviews)
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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

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where drive distance shapes approach ease but longer ones spike bogey risk, while par fives repeat with reachable greens pressuring control for birdies.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726351 yards5807 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.4Slope 127

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443454355374354444343572
Handicap641681014182121179115315137
Yardage407386198334454309111554509326242712852633440937027820241530896351

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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77% match
For White tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Aim15%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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66% match
For White tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
47% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment31%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%

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75% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees

Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
68% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Aim15%
67% match
For Black tees

Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Black tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%

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69% match
For Black tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
66% match
For Black tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control15%
37% match
For Blue tees

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%

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68% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
70% match
For Blue tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
Aim21%
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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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