43% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Somerset Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Somerset Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Somerset 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 26%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%Precision 13%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Somerset Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range30 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Somerset Country 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
1416 Dodd Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118, USA
Course Description
Somerset Country Club is a private golf club located near Mendota Heights and St. Paul, Minnesota, offering a traditional country club experience with a golf course, dining, and member-centric amenities. The club hosts events and provides facilities for social gatherings and tournaments, reflecting a community-focused, year-round recreation destination in the Twin Cities area. It emphasizes member services, guest policies, and employment opportunities for teams supporting golf operations and club activities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor/Robert Moote
Opened
1920
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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 Somerset Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron consistency repeatedly on par fours while long par fives create power versus safety decisions that raise back nine risks. Smart positioning avoids big numbers on tough stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726923 yards6330 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.5Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 130
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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 455 | 503 | 150 | 510 | 424 | 185 | 418 | 449 | 3448 | 366 | 157 | 539 | 428 | 404 | 233 | 563 | 319 | 466 | 3475 | 6923 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726446 yards5894 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 411 | 473 | 145 | 486 | 400 | 177 | 378 | 400 | 3221 | 354 | 153 | 511 | 366 | 394 | 220 | 520 | 312 | 395 | 3225 | 6446 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726125 yards5601 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 411 | 432 | 141 | 459 | 355 | 177 | 330 | 383 | 3039 | 331 | 153 | 511 | 317 | 366 | 220 | 503 | 312 | 373 | 3086 | 6125 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Somerset 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Black tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Somerset Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Somerset Country 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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80% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Scoring20%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
43% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control51%
Dispersion19%
Trajectory16%
25% match
For Blue/White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For Blue/White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Precision12%
53% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Blue/White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Aim18%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue/White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For Blue/White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Scoring15%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For Blue/White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy13%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring24%
Precision11%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
46% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory22%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Somerset Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Somerset Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Somerset Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Somerset Country Club technically exacting. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Somerset Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6524 yards. The back tees extend to 6923.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Somerset Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Somerset Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6923.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Somerset Country 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 Somerset Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6923.0 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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