65% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Suburban Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Suburban Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Suburban Golf 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Suburban Golf 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![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: 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: 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 Suburban Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@suburbangolfclub.net
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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
1730 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA
Course Description
Suburban Golf Club is a private club located in Union, New Jersey. The club was founded in 1896. The course was designed by golf course architect A. W. Tillinghast in 1922. Members play a historic Par 71 course designed 100 years in the past with the latest in golf technology of today chasing the course record of 63. There are no tee times at Suburban and we are conveniently located 17 miles from Manhattan and in the heart of the surrounding metropolitan communities of Hoboken, Brooklyn, Jersey City and the surrounding towns stretching West towards the Delaware river. For more information, call (908) 686-0413.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(128 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 Suburban Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces iron precision on a long string of par fours where misses lead to bogeys, while sparse par fives mix birdie hope with big score risk if tee shots stray.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716528 yards5969 metersCR 72.7Bogey 98.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 385 | 210 | 430 | 472 | 372 | 388 | 341 | 374 | 3362 | 314 | 175 | 540 | 405 | 393 | 382 | 160 | 388 | 409 | 3166 | 6528 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715841 yards5341 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 340 | 181 | 324 | 443 | 343 | 300 | 324 | 349 | 2950 | 282 | 139 | 507 | 389 | 361 | 354 | 131 | 359 | 369 | 2891 | 5841 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716133 yards5608 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 350 | 189 | 413 | 454 | 358 | 339 | 330 | 358 | 3152 | 300 | 148 | 511 | 398 | 376 | 361 | 136 | 368 | 383 | 2981 | 6133 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Suburban Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Suburban Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Suburban Golf 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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40% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started29% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment27%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control28%
Alignment17%
48% match
For Gold tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min15 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started46% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading10%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit every fairway, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
50% match
For Gold tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
44% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision23%
Accuracy13%
50% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Precision32%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
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Get Started86% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim14%
78% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Precision19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Aim12%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
66% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Suburban Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Suburban Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Suburban Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Suburban Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Suburban Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Suburban Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6184 yards. The back tees extend to 6528.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Suburban Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Suburban Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6528.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Suburban Golf 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 Suburban Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6528.0 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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