39% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stow Acres country Club
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
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
North Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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 20%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Alignment 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.
18
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dcarlson@stowacres.com
Giving lessons at Stow Acres country Club? Get featured here.
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
58 Randall Road
Course Description
Stow Acres Country Club operates as a golf complex located in Stow, Massachusetts, featuring two 18-hole championship courses, a driving range, and a golf school. The club hosts golf outings, corporate events, weddings, and dining at Champions' Grille, serving golfers of all skill levels with facilities including a Pro Shop, practice areas, and event spaces. It is situated between Boston and Worcester and emphasizes a historic grounds setting with modern amenities for both casual play and structured programs.
golf course • two 18-hole courses • driving range • golf school • golf outings • corporate events • weddings • pro shop • pace of play • scorecard • joining memberships • champions grille • golf clinics • tee times • golf • tennis • recreation • country club • sports • dining
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.2(295 reviews)
View on Google MapsStow Acres country Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for North, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee power and iron control on abundant longish par fours plus stout par fives that tempt birdies but breed bogeys on misses, lightened by quick par threes needing spot-on short irons amid high overall difficulty.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727001 yards6402 metersCR 74.2Bogey 88.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 44.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 44.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 557 | 437 | 372 | 424 | 503 | 205 | 377 | 192 | 478 | 3545 | 422 | 424 | 468 | 190 | 373 | 407 | 191 | 415 | 566 | 3456 | 7001 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725338 yards4881 metersCR 74.4Bogey 105.5Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 357 | 271 | 253 | 349 | 169 | 303 | 148 | 309 | 2633 | 335 | 376 | 406 | 159 | 323 | 264 | 154 | 248 | 440 | 2705 | 5338 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726310 yards5770 metersCR 79.2Bogey 112.4Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 374 | 354 | 387 | 472 | 180 | 318 | 165 | 426 | 3179 | 359 | 392 | 424 | 169 | 340 | 369 | 166 | 376 | 536 | 3131 | 6310 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For WHITE tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Precision18%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
12 Week Flagship Program for North
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. 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 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
69% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started47% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started75% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Alignment13%
39% match
For GREEN tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading7%
39% match
For GREEN tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
19% match
For GREEN tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim18%
Scoring13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started85% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
80% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
88% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
39% match
For BLACK tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
75% match
For BLACK tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
26% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
24% match
For BLACK tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started57% match
For BLACK tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Visualization15%
48% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at North
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?
North presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6170 yards. The back tees extend to 7001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 North and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7001.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is North 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 North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 7001.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near North. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
49 Programs
0 km away
Stow Acres country Club - Southwick Country Club
Southwick, MA
47 Programs
0.78 km away
The Ranch Golf Club
Southwick, MA
14 Programs
0.82 km away
Gut Kaden Golf Club - A
Hamburg, Hamburg
15 Programs
0.82 km away
Gut Kaden Golf Club - B
Hamburg, Hamburg
19 Programs
0.82 km away
Gut Kaden Golf Club - C
Hamburg, Hamburg
48 Programs
2.4 km away
Shaker Farms Country Club
Westfield, MA
46 Programs
4.31 km away
Edgewood Golf Club
Southwick, MA
16 Programs
4.9 km away
Longhi's Par 3
Southwick, Massachusetts
47 Programs
6.12 km away
Tekoa Country Club
Westfield, MA
Same Architect
Courses by Geoffrey Cornish
Explore other courses designed by Geoffrey Cornish. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Crestbrook Park Golf Club
Crestbrook Park Golf Club
Watertown, CT
Quashnet Valley Country Club
Quashnet Valley Country Club
Mashpee, MA
Southwick Country Club
Southwick Country Club
Southwick, MA
Haverhill Country Club
Haverhill Country Club
Haverhill, MA
Airways Golf Club
Airways Golf Club
West Suffiled, CT
Fall River Country Club
Fall River Country Club
Fall River, MA