54% match
For RED tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shining Rock Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Shining Rock Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shining Rock Golf 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 24%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shining Rock Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shining Rock Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@shiningrock.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
91 Clubhouse Ln, Northbridge, MA 01534, USA
Course Description
Shining Rock Golf Club is a premier 27-hole golf destination located in Northbridge, Massachusetts. The facility features a well-regarded course, modern practice facilities, a driving range, and a clubhouse with a bar and grill, offering dining and event hosting. It serves locals and visitors with golf, instruction, and member and outing programs, and emphasizes a high-quality golf experience and venue for corporate and social events. The site highlights its proximity to Boston and Providence and positions itself as a top choice for golf in New England.
27-hole golf course • public golf course • driving range • golf instruction • pro shop • practice facilities • outings and events • bar and grill • clubhouse dining • tournament hosting • event venue • northbridge massachusetts • membership golf • course tour • golf club • semi-private • golfing • outdoor recreation • membership • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2010
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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 Shining Rock Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through quick par fours that reward irons and huge par fives that tempt bold plays, raising bogey risks on errors amid high overall difficulty.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726471 yards5917 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 425 | 518 | 328 | 219 | 310 | 330 | 176 | 485 | 3202 | 360 | 372 | 203 | 500 | 345 | 180 | 608 | 312 | 389 | 3269 | 6471 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725321 yards4866 metersCR 71.8Bogey 101.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 285 | 457 | 275 | 123 | 240 | 263 | 140 | 420 | 2507 | 320 | 330 | 166 | 448 | 292 | 140 | 478 | 275 | 365 | 2814 | 5321 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726004 yards5490 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.2Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 384 | 504 | 282 | 190 | 300 | 290 | 148 | 445 | 2915 | 332 | 360 | 188 | 478 | 345 | 147 | 563 | 301 | 375 | 3089 | 6004 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shining Rock Golf 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 profile52% match
For RED tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
52% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
26% match
For RED tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Shining Rock Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shining Rock Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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Get Started47% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
36% match
For RED tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
57% match
For RED tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
72% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
59% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment27%
Accuracy22%
66% match
For RED tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
76% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
61% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
74% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started77% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
35% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
85% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring27%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Check clubface, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Accuracy24%
22% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Aim14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim37%
Scoring24%
Alignment11%
0% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
32% match
For BLUE tees
Control woods height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision26%
Mechanics17%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shining Rock Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shining Rock Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shining Rock Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Shining Rock Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shining Rock Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5896 yards. The back tees extend to 6471.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shining Rock Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Shining Rock Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6471.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Shining Rock Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Shining Rock Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6471.0 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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