56% match
For SILVER tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sterling National Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
159
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sterling National Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sterling National 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sterling National Country Club
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 | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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 Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
![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 National Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
briand@sterlingcc.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
33 Albright Rd, Sterling, MA 01564, USA
Course Description
Sterling National Country Club is a private golf and country club offering a premier setting for weddings, special events, dining, and golf. Located near Worcester, Massachusetts, the club features a renowned golf course, banquet rooms, outdoor ceremonies, and elegant dining with a focus on personalized service for a range of occasions including bridal showers, anniversaries, and golf outings.
golf course • private country club • weddings • special events • banquet facilities • golf outings • pga instruction • dining • venue spaces • ceremonies • bridal showers • events management • tournament hosting • receptions • pool complex
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dr. Michael Hurdzan
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(86 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 National Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that pressure every drive and iron shot for par security, while par fives lure aggressive plays with high reward or penalty. Par threes sprinkle lighter moments but still demand crisp execution to sustain flow.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716323 yards5782 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.6Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 422 | 301 | 352 | 170 | 401 | 161 | 516 | 356 | 3190 | 478 | 186 | 371 | 193 | 406 | 422 | 172 | 364 | 541 | 3133 | 6323 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: MalePar 716667 yards6096 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.9Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 434 | 322 | 371 | 191 | 410 | 166 | 540 | 362 | 3331 | 497 | 211 | 391 | 203 | 430 | 441 | 186 | 401 | 576 | 3336 | 6667 |
S
SILVER/BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716402 yards5854 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.8Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 422 | 321 | 352 | 170 | 410 | 166 | 516 | 362 | 3254 | 497 | 186 | 391 | 176 | 406 | 422 | 172 | 357 | 541 | 3148 | 6402 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sterling National 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For SILVER tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For SILVER tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Chip close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim24%
Alignment13%
9 Week Flagship Program for Sterling National Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sterling National Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
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 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For SILVER tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
16% match
For SILVER tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
56% match
For SILVER tees
Square up, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment28%
Aim12%
44% match
For SILVER tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started61% match
For SILVER tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For SILVER 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 SILVER tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
78% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
56% match
For SILVER tees
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Aim15%
26% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy19%
Alignment10%
51% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
53% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
16% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started67% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics15%
Scoring14%
44% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Alignment16%
76% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim20%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
68% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
79% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
57% match
For SILVER/BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
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Get Started26% match
For BLUE tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Precision16%
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Get Started64% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
Aim22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sterling National Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling National Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sterling National Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sterling National Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sterling National Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sterling National Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6495 yards. The back tees extend to 6667.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sterling National Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Sterling National Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6667.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sterling National Country Club and how should I play it?
Sterling National Country Club 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 Sterling National Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6667.0 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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