37% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southward Ho Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Southward Ho Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southward Ho 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 20%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southward Ho Country 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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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 | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players 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 Southward Ho Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
patrice@shcc1923.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
601 Montauk Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA
Course Description
Southward Ho Country Club is a private club offering a family-friendly lifestyle with golf, dining, and social activities. Located in Bay Shore, New York, the club promotes a range of amenities and events, including weddings and special occasions, guest information, and membership programs. The site highlights ongoing family-oriented activities and a calendar of events, positioning the club as a local destination for recreation and social engagement in the Long Island area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(130 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 Southward Ho Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeating long par four and par five decisions where off-line drives spark big score risks, demanding tight irons into common mid spots especially tougher on back nine.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716650 yards6081 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.6Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | — | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 510 | 440 | 142 | 375 | 379 | 405 | 372 | 160 | 3143 | 547 | 551 | 349 | 409 | 214 | 354 | 441 | 211 | 431 | 3507 | 6650 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725574 yards5097 metersCR 72.2Bogey 102.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | — | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 452 | 405 | 110 | 320 | 308 | 361 | 300 | 90 | 2677 | 431 | 467 | 274 | 325 | 148 | 309 | 377 | 180 | 386 | 2897 | 5574 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726050 yards5532 metersCR 75.4Bogey 108.1Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.2 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | — | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 469 | 397 | 120 | 337 | 332 | 389 | 339 | 126 | 2850 | 528 | 531 | 287 | 346 | 195 | 325 | 397 | 193 | 398 | 3200 | 6050 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southward Ho 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Alignment16%
59% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Southward Ho Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southward Ho Country Club. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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37% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
60% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Aim14%
Distance Control14%
68% 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%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
48% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim33%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
45% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Aim17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision13%
Alignment11%
57% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Aim11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Precision15%
34% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Southward Ho Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southward Ho Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Southward Ho Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Southward Ho Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Southward Ho Country Club presents a demanding test. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southward Ho Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6112 yards. The back tees extend to 6650.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southward Ho Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Southward Ho Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6650.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Southward Ho 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 Southward Ho Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6650.0 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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