Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Topstone Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
Topstone Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Topstone 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Topstone Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Topstone Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@topstonegc.com
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Facilities
Location
516 Griffin Rd # A, South Windsor, CT 06074, USA
Course Description
Topstone Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 public golf facility located in South Windsor, Connecticut. Opened in 1997, it offers well-conditioned fairways, a full-service golf shop, a grill room, banquet facilities, and seasonal programming including golf leagues and outings. The course emphasizes a welcoming staff and community-oriented events, including junior golf and PGA Jr. League participation. The site highlights seasonal rates and online booking options for tee times and outings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Zikorus
Opened
1997
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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 Topstone Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 418 | 272 | 115 | 481 | 357 | 373 | 122 | 245 | 2726 | 435 | 319 | 136 | 340 | 367 | 118 | 437 | 310 | 297 | 2759 | 5485 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 409 | 264 | 106 | 474 | 346 | 307 | 106 | 238 | 2583 | 427 | 311 | 130 | 323 | 235 | 113 | 394 | 261 | 289 | 2483 | 5066 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 490 | 299 | 175 | 497 | 387 | 391 | 140 | 284 | 3020 | 483 | 373 | 165 | 356 | 392 | 138 | 462 | 329 | 348 | 3046 | 6066 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Topstone 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profilePitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Topstone Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Topstone 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Topstone 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 Topstone Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Topstone Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Topstone Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Topstone Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Topstone Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5566 yards. The back tees extend to 6066.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Topstone Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Topstone Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6066.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Topstone 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 Topstone Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6066.0 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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