48% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stonington Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Stonington Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stonington 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 27%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 14%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Stonington Country Club
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
![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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Stonington 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
396 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington, CT 06378, USA
Course Description
Located less than 2 miles from I-95, Stonington Country Club is nestled in Stonington, CT, long-considered the jewel of Southeastern Connecticut's countryside. A private golf club, envisioned and developed by golfers, Stonington Country Club offers a beautiful, family-welcoming 150 acre course framed by gentle hillsides and stone walls with a reputation as an exquisitely maintained course by its members and guests. Its 18 hole, par 72 course is both challenging for golfers with single-digit handicaps as well as friendly for those who are learning to golf. It is easily accessible with no tee times and provides the option of riding carts or walking comfortably as great exercise along its 6 mile course.The course is open to its members twelve months per year - even in the off-season - with temporary tees and greens when many of our members enjoy playing cross-country golf!Our brand new bar and lounge area overlooking the course makes for a great gathering spot for old and new friends alike to gather after a round of golf to enjoy the beautiful views and the company of our warm and welcoming community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Zikorus
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(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 Stonington Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet testing iron after iron with back nine long holes spiking trouble, where steady pars beat high bogey pace through smart risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726604 yards6039 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 185 | 313 | 383 | 504 | 425 | 390 | 186 | 387 | 3296 | 528 | 423 | 149 | 419 | 391 | 346 | 190 | 389 | 473 | 3308 | 6604 |
B
Blue White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726338 yards5795 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 143 | 313 | 348 | 484 | 397 | 390 | 167 | 387 | 3152 | 507 | 423 | 125 | 402 | 391 | 286 | 190 | 389 | 473 | 3186 | 6338 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726154 yards5627 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 143 | 296 | 348 | 484 | 397 | 377 | 167 | 370 | 3082 | 507 | 411 | 125 | 402 | 362 | 286 | 170 | 366 | 443 | 3072 | 6154 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stonington 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 profile42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Precision13%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Stonington Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stonington 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Mechanics15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
81% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision15%
Dispersion11%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Precision16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim15%
Precision10%
27% match
For Blue White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
27% match
For Blue White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Blue White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Blue White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Blue White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
32% match
For Blue White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Blue White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Blue White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Scoring23%
Trajectory17%
42% match
For Blue White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Precision19%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For Blue White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision26%
Accuracy10%
67% match
For Blue White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For Blue White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
78% match
For Blue White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
82% match
For Blue White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Precision17%
42% match
For Blue White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Blue White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Blue White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
73% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim25%
Dispersion10%
72% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
Aim17%
67% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
42% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Stonington Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Stonington Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Stonington Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Stonington Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stonington Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6379 yards. The back tees extend to 6604.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Stonington Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Stonington Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6604.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Stonington 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 Stonington Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6604.0 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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