44% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Taconic Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Taconic Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Taconic 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 27%Precision 21%Scoring 20%Dispersion 16%Aim 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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Taconic Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Taconic Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
19 Meacham St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
Course Description
Taconic Golf Club is a historic golf facility located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It operates an 18-hole championship golf course with historical renovations and a scenic Berkshire setting, plus a full-service clubhouse and grill that hosts dining and private events. The club offers practice facilities, professional instruction, and membership opportunities for the public, Williams College students, faculty, and alumni. Additional amenities include event spaces, a golf pro shop, and a focus on hosting tournaments and social gatherings on and off the course.
historic golf course • golf instruction • private events • weddings and private parties • clubhouse dining • tournament hosting • golf pro shop • practice center • course yardage • gil hanse renovation • wayne stile design • williamstown golf • berkshires golf • college town golf • ouimet scholarship fund • golf • club • membership • recreation • leisure
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Stiles/John Van Kleek
Opened
1896
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(82 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 Taconic Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK/GOLD COMBO
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests driving and irons relentlessly through numerous demanding par fours that spike trouble on misses, with back nine raising stakes via steeper challenge ratings.This course plays like a steady grind of positioning battles where back nine turns pressure up a notch on scoring chances.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716808 yards6225 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | — | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 406 | 421 | 358 | 178 | 372 | 402 | 394 | 178 | 3189 | 506 | 478 | 377 | 403 | 163 | 441 | 460 | 246 | 545 | 3619 | 6808 |
B
BLACK/GOLD COMBO Tee
Gender: MalePar 716601 yards6036 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | — | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 355 | 383 | 358 | 178 | 372 | 368 | 394 | 178 | 3066 | 506 | 449 | 377 | 403 | 163 | 441 | 430 | 221 | 545 | 3535 | 6601 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 716410 yards5861 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | — | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 355 | 383 | 346 | 157 | 356 | 368 | 382 | 167 | 2984 | 498 | 449 | 363 | 377 | 152 | 426 | 430 | 221 | 510 | 3426 | 6410 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Taconic 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
80% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Dispersion19%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Taconic Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Taconic 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)
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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion31%
Scoring19%
79% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
64% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
58% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started59% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
53% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
69% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Alignment13%
58% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim24%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim20%
55% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
85% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Scoring13%
60% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
74% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started68% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For BLACK/GOLD COMBO tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim13%
Trajectory11%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment12%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Scoring13%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started44% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
80% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Accuracy12%
41% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
80% match
For GOLD tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started36% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory22%
Precision18%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory20%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Taconic Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Taconic Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Taconic Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Taconic Golf Club technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Taconic Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6609 yards. The back tees extend to 6808.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Taconic Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Taconic Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6808.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Taconic Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Taconic Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6808.0 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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