26% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sodus Bay Heights 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
7030 Bayview Dr, Sodus Point, NY 14555, USA
Course Description
Sodus Bay Heights is a premier golf club located in Sodus Point, New York, offering a lakeside golf experience with scenic views of Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario. The club features four sets of tees designed by Geoffery Cornish, catering to players from novices to experts. In addition to golf, the facility highlights dining options at The Dunn’s at the Heights Restaurant, event spaces, and a range of membership programs and seasonal offerings in the Rochester-Syracuse corridor. The club emphasizes its rich history, picturesque landscape, and a comprehensive visitor and member experience near Sodus Point, NY.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(62 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 Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles needing safe drives into iron approaches, while par fives offer rare chances but back nine hikes error costs through sterner tests.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726694 yards6121 metersCR 73.1Bogey 98.8Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 505 | 158 | 492 | 300 | 438 | 192 | 423 | 385 | 3281 | 336 | 354 | 429 | 523 | 454 | 147 | 420 | 219 | 531 | 3413 | 6694 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746417 yards5868 metersCR 77.2Bogey 108.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.3 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 491 | 142 | 476 | 280 | 415 | 176 | 407 | 368 | 3139 | 325 | 342 | 421 | 508 | 440 | 136 | 387 | 203 | 516 | 3278 | 6417 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746094 yards5572 metersCR 76.2Bogey 108.7Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.5 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 464 | 126 | 460 | 268 | 407 | 160 | 391 | 355 | 3011 | 314 | 330 | 352 | 493 | 426 | 125 | 355 | 187 | 501 | 3083 | 6094 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sodus Bay Heights 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% 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%
46% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sodus Bay Heights 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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20% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Trajectory34%
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
Aim15%
20% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Aim14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
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Get Started80% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
Aim18%
57% match
For Black tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
20% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
55% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim23%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Alignment12%
37% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
44% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
60% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
48% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
43% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
37% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club technically exacting. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6394 yards. The back tees extend to 6694.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6694.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6694.0 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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