Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Van Cortlandt Park 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
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 Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Vancortlandtgolf@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
115 Van Cortlandt Park S, The Bronx, NY 10471, USA
Course Description
GolfNYC operates nine public golf courses in New York City, offering accessible golf facilities for players of all levels. The organization provides tee times, instruction, events, outings, and venue spaces across its portfolio of courses including Clearview Park, Douglaston, Forest Park, Flushing Meadows, Kissena, La Tourette, Silver Lake, South Shore, and Van Cortlandt. It positions itself as NYC's golf network with various clubs and packages for groups and private events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1895
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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 Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 619 | 172 | 364 | 345 | 292 | 222 | 318 | 391 | 3077 | 475 | 174 | 572 | 165 | 391 | 267 | 292 | 190 | 313 | 2839 | 5916 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 559 | 156 | 350 | 325 | 279 | 204 | 304 | 375 | 2889 | 452 | 153 | 550 | 156 | 353 | 254 | 282 | 172 | 292 | 2664 | 5553 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 545 | 156 | 355 | 325 | 265 | 204 | 313 | 375 | 2892 | 452 | 146 | 555 | 160 | 353 | 260 | 285 | 172 | 290 | 2673 | 5565 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 405 | 134 | 320 | 285 | 236 | 178 | 257 | 302 | 2427 | 428 | 125 | 453 | 141 | 282 | 207 | 264 | 132 | 272 | 2304 | 4731 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Van Cortlandt Park 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Van Cortlandt Park 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.
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedAvoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
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 Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5324 yards. The back tees extend to 5916.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.5 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 Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5916.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course 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 Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5916.0 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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