Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Golf Club of Newport

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Newport, New York, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Newport Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Newport, 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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Accuracy 15%Alignment 12%

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.

Average HCP

10.9

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Newport

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

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

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

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Newport.

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

760 Honey Hill Road

Course Description

The Golf Club of Newport is an 18-hole golf course located in Newport, New York, set in a scenic Kuyahoora Valley area about 12 miles northeast of Utica. The course, designed by Geoffrey Cornish, features multiple tees, undulating greens, and numerous bunkers, offering a challenging but enjoyable experience for players of all abilities. In addition to public play, the club offers memberships and hosts outings and events, with a clubhouse facilities and a focus on traditional golf experiences in upstate New York.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Geoffrey Cornish

Opened

1967

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Newport

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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Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy16%

Distance Control12%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Accuracy32%

Alignment28%

Distance Control27%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Newport

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Newport. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics15%

Aim13%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

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

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim18%

Precision14%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills

Precision26%

Scoring17%

Distance Control16%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Distance Control32%

Precision16%

Accuracy16%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control16%

Precision16%

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Wedge Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory18%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Leave tap-ins, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP5 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring30%

Accuracy24%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Newport

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Newport

Get answers to common questions about playing Newport and what to expect.

How difficult is Newport for mid-handicap golfers?

Newport is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Newport?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Newport?

With a course rating of 70 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 Newport and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Newport and how should I play it?

Newport 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 Newport strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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