71% match
For WHITE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vails Grove Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Vails Grove Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vails Grove Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
20.9
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vails Grove Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vails Grove Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
230 Peach Lake Rd, Brewster, NY 10509, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
32
Type
Parkland
Opened
1929
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⭐3.5(37 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 Vails Grove Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests needing tee-to-green precision, building score risk on tougher closers flagged by handicap peaks. Symmetric nines repeat the pattern for steady decision pressure on irons and touch.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 644250 yards3886 metersCR 60.2Bogey 76.2Slope 86
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 38.1 · Slope 86
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 38.1 · Slope 86
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 115 | 226 | 275 | 163 | 283 | 217 | 162 | 404 | 2125 | 280 | 115 | 226 | 275 | 163 | 283 | 217 | 162 | 404 | 2125 | 4250 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 644328 yards3958 metersCR 60.5Bogey 77.0Slope 88
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 38.2 · Slope 86
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 38.8 · Slope 89
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 115 | 226 | 275 | 163 | 283 | 217 | 162 | 404 | 2125 | 288 | 125 | 230 | 289 | 170 | 289 | 222 | 170 | 420 | 2203 | 4328 |
R
Red/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623800 yards3475 metersCR 61.6Bogey 85.0Slope 99
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.7 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 43.3 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 105 | 211 | 183 | 145 | 260 | 188 | 150 | 310 | 1820 | 275 | 117 | 218 | 190 | 155 | 260 | 200 | 155 | 410 | 1980 | 3800 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vails Grove Golf Course
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 profile61% match
For WHITE tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Vails Grove Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vails Grove Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started70% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
48% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
47% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy20%
Alignment9%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started39% match
For White/Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
39% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Alignment13%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
81% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started65% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
57% match
For Red/White tees
Set up for high shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring12%
55% match
For Red/White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy29%
Precision13%
62% match
For Red/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Dispersion12%
18% match
For Red/White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
47% match
For Red/White tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Red/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For Red/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Trajectory12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vails Grove Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Vails Grove Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Vails Grove Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Vails Grove Golf Course technically exacting. The 88.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 60.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vails Grove Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4064 yards. The back tees extend to 4328.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vails Grove Golf Course?
With a course rating of 60.5 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Vails Grove Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4328.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Vails Grove Golf Course 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 Vails Grove Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 88.0 and yardage reaching 4328.0 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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