64% match
For GOLD tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thorny Lea Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Thorny Lea Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thorny Lea 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 25%Scoring 25%Precision 19%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thorny Lea Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thorny Lea Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@thornyleagc.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
159 Torrey St, Brockton, MA 02301, USA
Course Description
Thorny Lea Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Brockton, Massachusetts, offering an upscale golf course experience and a robust social calendar. The club highlights a tradition of excellence, hosting weddings, golf outings, and dining events, with membership opportunities available. It emphasizes a century-plus legacy with notable members and champions, and maintains facilities and programming to attract both golf enthusiasts and social members. The club also features membership information, courses and events, and a variety of community activities in the Massachusetts region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Stiles/John Van Kleek
Opened
1900
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(129 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 Thorny Lea Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that demand iron reliability, with front nine ramping up bogey threats before back nine dials back slightly yet keeps error costs high.This course plays like a precision grinder on par fours where one poor approach snowballs scores, pressing decisions constantly amid front-loaded toughness.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 706429 yards5879 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 464 | 207 | 392 | 356 | 424 | 349 | 480 | 160 | 3216 | 417 | 491 | 411 | 166 | 407 | 378 | 331 | 191 | 421 | 3213 | 6429 |
I
INSIDE 9 Tee
Gender: MalePar 353035 yards2775 metersCR 34.9Bogey 41.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 41.4 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 465 | 200 | 350 | 350 | 360 | 340 | 185 | 425 | 3035 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705814 yards5316 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 439 | 150 | 319 | 337 | 389 | 324 | 466 | 120 | 2891 | 350 | 459 | 371 | 140 | 397 | 338 | 313 | 180 | 375 | 2923 | 5814 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thorny Lea 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Thorny Lea Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thorny Lea 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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37% match
For GOLD tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Scoring17%
50% match
For GOLD tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Precision17%
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Get Started40% match
For GOLD tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring19%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Alignment12%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision12%
Dispersion11%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Precision12%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
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Get Started65% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
36% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
41% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Alignment32%
Aim21%
48% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
72% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring30%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Dispersion14%
80% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
70% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Scoring13%
60% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
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Get Started56% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
50% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
68% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
35% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For INSIDE 9 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started67% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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United States•18 holes
Senior Showdown
4/15/2026
Stroke Play
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NCAA Division I
women
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thorny Lea Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thorny Lea Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thorny Lea Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Thorny Lea Golf Club challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thorny Lea Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4732 yards. The back tees extend to 6429.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thorny Lea Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Thorny Lea Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6429.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Thorny Lea 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 Thorny Lea Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6429.0 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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