39% match
For Black tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vermont National Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Vermont National Country Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vermont National Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vermont National Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
zackw@vermontnational.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
1227 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II
Opened
1998
Conditions
Fairway: Bent
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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 Vermont National Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four grinder where repeated approach tests drive the high ratings and slope, with back nine adding extra bite through steeper challenge distribution. Par fives offer contrasting reach chances but mirror the bogey risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727067 yards6462 metersCR 74.5Bogey 100.9Slope 142
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 |
B
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726826 yards6242 metersCR 73.3Bogey 99.2Slope 140
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 |
G
Gold/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726342 yards5799 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.9Slope 135
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vermont National Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Aim20%
43% match
For Black tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
12 Week Flagship Program for Vermont National Country Club
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
52% match
For Black tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
67% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision21%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
43% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring33%
Aim32%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Scoring11%
62% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
34% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started48% match
For Black/Gold tees
Choose a clear target, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
81% match
For Black/Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
50% match
For Black/Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Black/Gold tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
41% match
For Black/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Black/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Black/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
68% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Black/Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
53% match
For Black/Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring31%
Alignment11%
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Get Started58% match
For Black/Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim26%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For Black/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Black/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
68% match
For Black/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black/Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Aim13%
68% match
For Black/Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
63% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy12%
60% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
51% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy31%
Visualization11%
76% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vermont National Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Vermont National Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Vermont National Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vermont National Country Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Vermont National Country Club?
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.
How long is Vermont National Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7067.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Vermont National Country Club 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 Vermont National Country Club strategically challenging?
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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