Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stonybrook Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

193

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

Stonybrook Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stonybrook 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 22%Precision 20%Aim 16%Alignment 11%

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.

18.3
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Stonybrook 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, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Stonybrook Golf Course.

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

263 Milton Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759, USA

Course Description

The main focus of this club is to allow Stony Brook Students with a passion for golf to congregate and play the sport they love with others on campus. We plan to hold weekly practice sessions, trips to local golf courses, and other social events related to golf including mini-golf tournaments. Whether you like to geek out about swing mechanics, rave about your favorite player on tour, or just want to discover what golf is like, the SBU Golf Club is here for you.Don't worry if you have no experience or golf clubs, just bring yourself to our weekly training sessions and you will be taken care of. We will provide extra clubs for those without their own as well as walk you through the basics of golf. If you do have golf clubs on your own, even better. We will have practice mats, nets, balls, putting greens, all set up for you to utilize.We are looking forward to creating a more pronounced network of golf players at Stony Brook University this Fall 2021.Fill out the form by clicking the link below to get signed up to our mailing list for important updates. Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram @sbugolfclubhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVCxCisit3ZseNyejDO_qe2tRE2CDbjWMyRDKU9M05jnEPiw/viewform

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Course Information

Holes

9

Par

35

Type

Parkland

Architect

Al Zikorus

Opened

1955

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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 Stonybrook Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

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Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of power on par fives and long par fours mixed with quicker short par fours and spread par threes creating steady scoring pressure from drive decisions and iron reliability across mirror image nines.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: FemalePar 705992 yards5479 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.0Slope 130

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130

Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par543444443355434444433570
Handicap191775133111521018861441216
Yardage545393150376339320384315174299654539315037633932038431517429965992

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stonybrook 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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% match to course practice profile
30% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

11 Week Flagship Program for Stonybrook Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stonybrook 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–107 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 114 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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61% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Alignment12%
72% match
For Blue tees

Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Blue tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%

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61% match
For White/Blue tees

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For White/Blue tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For White/Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim13%
61% match
For White/Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White/Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
76% match
For White/Blue tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%

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69% match
For White/Blue tees

Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
80% match
For White tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Aim15%
51% match
For White tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
53% match
For White tees

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory18%
Scoring14%

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63% match
For Red tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Stonybrook Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Stonybrook Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Stonybrook Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Stonybrook Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stonybrook Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5548 yards. The back tees extend to 5992.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Stonybrook Golf Course?

With a course rating of 75.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Stonybrook Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 5992.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Stonybrook Golf Course and how should I play it?

Stonybrook Golf Course 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 Stonybrook Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 5992.0 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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