41% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Veterans Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Veterans Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Veterans 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Veterans 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; 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 Veterans Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
1059 S Branch Pkwy, Springfield, MA 01118, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
30
Type
Parkland
Opened
1998
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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 Veterans Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests tee accuracy on short par fours for easy birdie looks while longer par fives force cautious second shots amid bogey risks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726435 yards5884 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 376 | 474 | 365 | 239 | 414 | 164 | 299 | 511 | 3143 | 385 | 434 | 532 | 374 | 514 | 186 | 314 | 346 | 207 | 3292 | 6435 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 724810 yards4398 metersCR 64.2Bogey 84.6Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.9 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.7 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 223 | 277 | 351 | 274 | 139 | 307 | 127 | 216 | 433 | 2347 | 292 | 257 | 399 | 287 | 412 | 151 | 251 | 269 | 145 | 2463 | 4810 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725821 yards5323 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 341 | 431 | 331 | 194 | 343 | 145 | 273 | 485 | 2804 | 362 | 405 | 498 | 345 | 472 | 166 | 288 | 324 | 157 | 3017 | 5821 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Veterans 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Veterans Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Veterans Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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62% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch long distances, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started54% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
82% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Precision20%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started87% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
38% match
For GOLD tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization24%
38% match
For GOLD tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Set up par or better, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control12%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment23%
Aim13%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
82% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started61% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Alignment11%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started70% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control17%
Aim13%
69% 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
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Veterans Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Veterans Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Veterans Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 30.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Veterans Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5622 yards. The back tees extend to 6435.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Veterans Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.9 and par 30, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 30 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Veterans Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6435.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Veterans 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 Veterans Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6435.0 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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