Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Vermont National Country Club.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vermont National Country 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Everything you need to know about Vermont National Country Club.
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1227 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II
Opened
1998
Conditions
Fairway: Bent
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Vermont National Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 553 | 357 | 188 | 580 | 469 | 427 | 227 | 411 | 3548 | 441 | 607 | 400 | 197 | 417 | 207 | 495 | 198 | 557 | 3519 | 7067 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 553 | 334 | 188 | 549 | 427 | 427 | 204 | 411 | 3429 | 421 | 607 | 375 | 168 | 396 | 207 | 495 | 198 | 530 | 3397 | 6826 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 525 | 277 | 177 | 503 | 427 | 372 | 153 | 373 | 3133 | 396 | 573 | 354 | 168 | 373 | 178 | 478 | 186 | 503 | 3209 | 6342 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Vermont National Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileSquare feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vermont National Country 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Vermont National Country Club and what to expect.
Vermont National Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6704 yards. The back tees extend to 7067.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.5 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.
Stretching to 7067.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7067.0 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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