57% match
For White 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 Upper Montclair Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Upper Montclair Cc - Avg Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Upper Montclair Cc - Avg, 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 21%Aim 20%Accuracy 14%Precision 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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Upper Montclair Cc - Avg
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Upper Montclair Cc - Avg.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
montclairtennisclub@gmail.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
177 Hepburn Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA
Course Description
Montclair Country Club has been providing over 40 years of tradition in the heart of the Montclair Community. We are a private country club with memberships available for golf, swim, tennis, or social. Our year-round calendar is filled with events, tournaments, and leagues. Whatever your favorite activity, there is a membership package to suit your needs! In addition, non-members can reserve our Ballrooms, Grille Room, and Dining Rooms for different events, meetings, parties, and weddings!
country club • golf • tennis • swimming • social events • memberships • event venue • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Algie Pulley
Opened
1972
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 Upper Montclair Cc - Avg, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours testing iron control, paired with par fives that tempt reach attempts but risk doubles on tough ones. Balanced halves force reliable play everywhere to match the stern ratings.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745652 yards5168 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 147 | 403 | 343 | 135 | 398 | 314 | 326 | 348 | 2824 | 356 | 385 | 355 | 320 | 325 | 108 | 337 | 170 | 472 | 2828 | 5652 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745652 yards5168 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 147 | 403 | 343 | 135 | 398 | 314 | 326 | 348 | 2824 | 356 | 385 | 355 | 320 | 325 | 108 | 337 | 170 | 472 | 2828 | 5652 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746214 yards5682 metersCR 76.2Bogey 108.8Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.4 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 152 | 523 | 347 | 140 | 480 | 395 | 335 | 384 | 3173 | 395 | 450 | 385 | 305 | 341 | 140 | 345 | 175 | 505 | 3041 | 6214 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Upper Montclair Cc - Avg
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Upper Montclair Cc - Avg
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Upper Montclair Cc - Avg. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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62% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring27%
Accuracy16%
51% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion27%
Visualization17%
53% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
69% 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%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
55% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
86% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
61% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision31%
Aim17%
29% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
58% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
14% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring31%
Accuracy14%
43% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment28%
Aim27%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
29% match
For Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
29% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
29% match
For Green tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
36% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
48% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For Green tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
44% match
For Green tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Trajectory12%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
64% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Montclair Cc - Avg
Get answers to common questions about playing Upper Montclair Cc - Avg and what to expect.
How difficult is Upper Montclair Cc - Avg for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Upper Montclair Cc - Avg technically exacting. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Upper Montclair Cc - Avg?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5933 yards. The back tees extend to 6214.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Upper Montclair Cc - Avg?
With a course rating of 76.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Upper Montclair Cc - Avg and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6214.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Upper Montclair Cc - Avg and how should I play it?
Upper Montclair Cc - Avg 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 Upper Montclair Cc - Avg strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6214.0 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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