53% match
For Blue tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Skaneateles Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Skaneateles Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Skaneateles Country 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
Scoring 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 21%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Skaneateles Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Skaneateles Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ericjohnson@skaneatelescc.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
3344 W Lake St, Skaneateles, NY 13152, USA
Course Description
Founded in 1915, Skaneateles Country Club is nestled on the shores of beautiful Skaneateles Lake, in the heart of Central New York's renowned Finger Lakes. With its crystal clear water, striking views and wonderful small town charm, Skaneateles, has long been a favorite vacation and getaway spot for everyone from U.S. Presidents to your family. Many positive changes have taken place since the day when eight men of foresight came together to create Skaneateles Country Club. Today it is a thriving, vibrant club with a diverse membership. Its lakeside setting, beautiful facilities and friendly members and employees create a truly winning combination.Our Pro Shop handles a wide variety of the best sportswear and golf equipment available.We offer first class golf clinics as well as individual instruction for all levels of players. Our professional staff is the best when it comes to conducting club events, as well as outside outings.Over the years, the club has conducted several U.S. Open and New York State qualifiers, hosted two New York State Junior Championships, as well as hosting the first American-European PGA Junior Ryder Cup matches.We have also had the privilege of hosting great golfers and special guests over the years, such as Gene Sarazen, Otto Graham, Johnny Unitas, Sergio Garcia, Francesco and Eduardo Molinari, Wayne Levi, Joey Sindelar, not to mention President Bill Clinton, all of whom graced our beautiful facility.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy
Opened
1915
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(79 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 Skaneateles Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours that demand straight drives into scoring position irons. Par fives tempt birdies but spike risk while short par threes sharpen wedge play for pars.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716162 yards5635 metersCR 76.3Bogey 108.7Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 201 | 461 | 356 | 331 | 483 | 395 | 429 | 150 | 392 | 3198 | 158 | 425 | 395 | 190 | 267 | 94 | 497 | 377 | 561 | 2964 | 6162 |
I
Inner-Outer Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716162 yards5635 metersCR 76.3Bogey 108.8Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.1 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 201 | 461 | 356 | 190 | 267 | 94 | 497 | 377 | 561 | 3004 | 331 | 483 | 395 | 429 | 150 | 392 | 158 | 425 | 395 | 3158 | 6162 |
I
Inner-Outer Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715521 yards5048 metersCR 72.1Bogey 103.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 184 | 426 | 314 | 165 | 267 | 94 | 424 | 338 | 478 | 2690 | 331 | 406 | 328 | 405 | 150 | 344 | 158 | 365 | 344 | 2831 | 5521 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Skaneateles Country 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Blue tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Aim13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Skaneateles Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Skaneateles Country Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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61% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
17% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
55% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion16%
39% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim29%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim26%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
66% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control19%
17% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started72% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Visualization13%
54% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
50% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
56% match
For Inner-Outer Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
50% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started67% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
56% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
39% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Inner-Outer Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Skaneateles Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Skaneateles Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Skaneateles Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Skaneateles Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Skaneateles Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5842 yards. The back tees extend to 6162.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Skaneateles Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Skaneateles Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6162.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Skaneateles Country Club and how should I play it?
Skaneateles Country Club 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 Skaneateles Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6162.0 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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