63% match
For WHITE tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thomson Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Thomson Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thomson Country 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 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thomson Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thomson Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chris@thomsoncc.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
2 Mid Iron Dr, North Reading, MA 01864, USA
Course Description
Thomson Country Club is a private 18-hole golf course located in North Reading, Massachusetts, known for its challenging layout and well-maintained greens. The club emphasizes member value with flexible membership categories, a robust tournament program, and comprehensive amenities including the Grill Room with a deck overlooking the 18th green. Designed by Geoffrey Cornish, the course is part of the North Shore’s private golf scene and is marketed as the best value proposition among area country clubs. The club also hosts junior golf programs, golf outings, and social events for members and their guests.
private golf club • 18-hole golf course • north reading golf • north shore massachusetts • geoffrey cornish design • tournament program • membership options • golf outings • junior golf program • grill room • deck with lake view • golf cart fleet • public relations and events • green maintenance • tournament schedule • course capital improvements • member social events • private club culture • golf course architecture
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1963
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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 Thomson Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces steady iron approaches on par fours that fill the card with long ones spiking risk while par fives tempt birdies after good position and par threes test tee accuracy. Bogey rating signals constant save needs around greens from missed hits.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726600 yards6035 metersCR 74.0Bogey 98.9Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 520 | 377 | 296 | 163 | 378 | 393 | 185 | 402 | 560 | 3274 | 369 | 328 | 220 | 365 | 457 | 425 | 532 | 172 | 458 | 3326 | 6600 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726414 yards5865 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.3Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 512 | 373 | 290 | 154 | 366 | 383 | 176 | 398 | 539 | 3191 | 359 | 324 | 202 | 360 | 453 | 412 | 522 | 159 | 432 | 3223 | 6414 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726107 yards5584 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 355 | 274 | 142 | 353 | 365 | 160 | 385 | 520 | 3038 | 345 | 314 | 192 | 345 | 438 | 395 | 495 | 153 | 392 | 3069 | 6107 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thomson Country 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 profile42% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Thomson Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thomson Country 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Trajectory21%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Aim16%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
38% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
Aim21%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
Aim12%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Dispersion20%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control31%
Visualization17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control22%
Precision11%
28% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Trajectory12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thomson Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thomson Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Thomson Country Club presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thomson Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6354 yards. The back tees extend to 6600.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thomson Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Thomson Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6600.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Thomson Country 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 Thomson Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6600.0 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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