57% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Upper Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Upper, 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 28%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 14%Dispersion 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.
16.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Upper
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]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
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 Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Upper.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pbrock@sleepyhollowcc.org
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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
777 Albany Post Road
Course Description
Sleepy Hollow Country Club is a historic private club located in Scarborough-on-Hudson, New York. Established in 1911 by notable industrialists and financiers, the club spans 338 acres of land that was once part of the Woodlea estate. The centerpiece of the club is the Woodlea Clubhouse, a mansion that serves as the social hub for members. Recognized as one of America’s top private clubs, it has received accolades such as being ranked 57th by Golf Connoisseur Magazine and consistently named a Platinum Club of America.The club offers a range of amenities, including a championship golf course designed by C.B. Macdonald and later updated by A.W. Tillinghast. Members can also enjoy equestrian facilities, a fitness center, skeet and trap shooting, and squash courts. Sleepy Hollow Country Club hosts various events, including weddings and formal gatherings, and provides accommodations for overnight stays in the clubhouse. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the club remains a significant part of the Hudson Valley's private club culture.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles MacDonald/Seth Raynor
Opened
1913
Google Reviews
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⭐4.8(153 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 Upper, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours testing drives and irons with a tougher back nine heightening risks on extended par fives and closers.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706902 yards6311 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.7Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.9 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | — | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 372 | 172 | 415 | 435 | 475 | 221 | 488 | 424 | 3420 | 168 | 433 | 536 | 408 | 414 | 502 | 149 | 446 | 426 | 3482 | 6902 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706630 yards6062 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.4Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | — | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 332 | 172 | 415 | 388 | 475 | 221 | 460 | 382 | 3263 | 168 | 407 | 536 | 398 | 380 | 457 | 149 | 446 | 426 | 3367 | 6630 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705682 yards5196 metersCR 68.1Bogey 91.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | — | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 312 | 153 | 335 | 370 | 413 | 178 | 350 | 321 | 2829 | 136 | 366 | 450 | 301 | 359 | 345 | 145 | 371 | 380 | 2853 | 5682 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Upper
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 profile43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
24% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Accuracy15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Upper
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Upper. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Black tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion26%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
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Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision34%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
47% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
81% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
46% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
40% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Precision23%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring12%
19% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
62% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy12%
43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory15%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Green tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Green tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Green tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started43% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment24%
Scoring14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Upper
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Upper
Get answers to common questions about playing Upper and what to expect.
How difficult is Upper for mid-handicap golfers?
Upper presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Upper?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6292 yards. The back tees extend to 6902.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Upper?
With a course rating of 74.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Upper and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6902.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Upper and how should I play it?
Upper 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 Upper strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6902.0 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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