Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Unicorn Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

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

Unicorn Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Unicorn 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 29%Scoring 22%Precision 18%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.

17.3
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Unicorn Golf Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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 Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Unicorn Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

Jbarnes@sterlinggolf.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

460 William St, Stoneham, MA 02180, USA

Course Description

Unicorn Golf Course is a championship nine-hole golf course located in Stoneham, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. The course offers online tee time reservations up to 10 days in advance, with golf carts available and pasture-like conditions featuring bent greens and well-maintained fairways. Originating in 1928 as part of the Boston Athletic Association, it was redesigned to a nine-hole layout that remains a notable jewel for players of all skill levels. The club provides access to rates, lessons, pro shop services, outings, and leagues, making it a local destination for golf enthusiasts.

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Course Information

Holes

9

Par

35

Type

Parkland

Architect

Wayne Stile/John Van Kleek

Opened

1928

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
3.8(215 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 Unicorn Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE/WHITE

Tee Insight:This course delivers twin identical nines packed with par fours that pressure drive and iron accuracy, while par fives tempt aggressive play but risk big scores on the handful of handicap beasts scattered evenly.
B

BLUE/BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 706378 yards5832 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.0Slope 122

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444345434354443454343570
Handicap276913841114121810131517165
Yardage384321340174410502443173442318938432134017441050244317344231896378

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Unicorn 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 48 Programs

% match to course practice profile
56% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
55% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%

13 Week Flagship Program for Unicorn Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Unicorn Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 103 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 114 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–135 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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66% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
63% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
60% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
47% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%

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68% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion25%
Precision18%
68% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
57% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
63% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
73% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%

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67% match
For RED/RED tees

Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
72% match
For RED/RED tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
46% match
For RED/RED tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For RED/RED tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
59% match
For RED/RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion14%
Trajectory11%

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68% match
For RED/RED tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For RED/RED tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
61% match
For RED/RED tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
70% match
For RED/RED tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Unicorn 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 Unicorn Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Unicorn Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Unicorn Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Unicorn Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Unicorn Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6046 yards. The back tees extend to 6378.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Unicorn Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Unicorn Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6378.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Unicorn Golf Club and how should I play it?

Unicorn Golf Club 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 Unicorn Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6378.0 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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