64% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunday River Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
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
Sunday River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunday River 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 22%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunday River Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunday River Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@sundayriver.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
18 Championship Drive, Newry, ME 04261, USA
Course Description
Sunday River Resort is a premier four-season mountain destination located in Newry, Maine, established in 1959. The resort spans 870 skiable acres across eight interconnected peaks, featuring 135 trails and 15 lifts, including high-speed detachable chairlifts. It is known for its advanced snowmaking system, which covers 92% of the terrain, ensuring reliable skiing conditions from late October through April.In addition to winter sports like alpine skiing and snowboarding, Sunday River offers summer and fall activities such as mountain biking, golf, and hiking. The resort provides slope-side accommodations, on-mountain dining options, and retail services including equipment rentals and ski shops. Sunday River caters to families, advanced skiers, and destination travelers, with programs designed to enhance accessibility and learning experiences. Its unique layout and commitment to snow reliability make it a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
2005
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(161 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 Sunday River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precision tests on par fours that punish mishits with high scoring costs, while par fives tempt but risk bogeys and stern ratings demand steady short game recovery.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727006 yards6406 metersCR 74.9Bogey 102.0Slope 147
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.2 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 420 | 370 | 204 | 442 | 192 | 503 | 405 | 358 | 3412 | 412 | 589 | 431 | 355 | 207 | 517 | 158 | 490 | 435 | 3594 | 7006 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724969 yards4544 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.5Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 338 | 191 | 137 | 331 | 105 | 355 | 254 | 307 | 2419 | 234 | 457 | 298 | 252 | 108 | 409 | 96 | 331 | 365 | 2550 | 4969 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725736 yards5245 metersCR 73.4Bogey 105.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 361 | 297 | 146 | 391 | 151 | 423 | 310 | 319 | 2872 | 243 | 492 | 356 | 301 | 134 | 439 | 106 | 410 | 383 | 2864 | 5736 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunday River 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring20%
Alignment10%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring9%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment31%
Accuracy23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sunday River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunday River Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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29% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Precision19%
Aim12%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
52% match
For Green tees
Control rollout, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For Green tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy34%
Aim8%
76% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Green tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory24%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
72% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
68% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
58% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
80% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
78% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
49% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
69% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
39% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
56% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control15%
37% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
62% match
For Black tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
81% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
56% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
62% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sunday River Golf Club
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 Sunday River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunday River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunday River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sunday River Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 147.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunday River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5988 yards. The back tees extend to 7006.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunday River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Sunday River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7006.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Sunday River 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 Sunday River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 7006.0 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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