60% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sterling Farms Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Sterling Farms Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sterling Farms Golf Course, 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 29%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 14%Dispersion 12%
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
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sterling Farms Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![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.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sterling Farms Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
SGA@sterlingfarmsgc.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
1349 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905, USA
Course Description
Sterling Farms Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility in Stamford, Connecticut, set on 144 acres and originally designed in 1969 with renovations in 2005. The course, a par 72 layout, features rolling terrain that weaves through farm buildings and offers multiple tee boxes to accommodate players of all skill levels. Known for meticulous conditioning, a heated driving range, and strong amenities, it has been recognized as a leading public golf experience in Fairfield County. The club emphasizes quality golf, service, and community engagement, with offerings such as seasonal specials, gift certificates, and links to local golf shops and partner venues.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(793 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 Sterling Farms Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of tee accuracy and iron control on par fours and long par threes, where flaws trigger bogeys amid back nine toughness. Par fives mix birdie chances with position risks.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726423 yards5873 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.0Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 520 | 327 | 350 | 224 | 444 | 390 | 205 | 370 | 3194 | 410 | 378 | 350 | 487 | 399 | 154 | 324 | 241 | 486 | 3229 | 6423 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726227 yards5694 metersCR 71.1Bogey 94.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 503 | 318 | 337 | 214 | 434 | 380 | 197 | 366 | 3099 | 394 | 366 | 342 | 480 | 387 | 145 | 310 | 230 | 474 | 3128 | 6227 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725899 yards5394 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 480 | 302 | 320 | 190 | 423 | 360 | 183 | 340 | 2928 | 378 | 334 | 334 | 447 | 373 | 138 | 300 | 205 | 462 | 2971 | 5899 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sterling Farms Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sterling Farms Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sterling Farms Golf Course. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
37% match
For BLACK tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
20% match
For BLACK tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started69% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment26%
Accuracy12%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
45% match
For BLACK tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim30%
Scoring24%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim18%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started80% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim27%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim15%
Precision14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For BLUE tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Farms Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sterling Farms Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sterling Farms Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Sterling Farms Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sterling Farms Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6161 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sterling Farms Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Sterling Farms Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6423.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sterling Farms Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Sterling Farms Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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