47% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Village Club Of Sands Point
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Village Club Of Sands Point Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Village Club Of Sands Point, 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%Aim 20%Scoring 20%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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Village Club Of Sands Point
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Village Club Of Sands Point.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@villageclub.org
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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
1 Thayer Ln, Sands Point, NY 11050, USA
Course Description
Built in 1916 by Isaac Guggenheim, with the rich ambiance of an Italian Renaissance style mansion, the Guggenheim Estate remains one of the finest and most impressive in New York. Formerly the IBM Country Club, the Village of Sands Point purchased the estate in 1994. The Club property, facing Long Island Sound covers approximately 210 acres of sprawling lawns, estate gardens and prime waterfront views.A unique facility for your company outing, business conference or special social event, the Village Club of Sands Point provides:18 Hole Golf CourseSwimming Pool Overlooking Hempstead Harbor12 Regulation Tennis CourtsFormal Dining at the Guggenheim MansionCasual Dining at the Grille
private country club • golf course • golf outings • racquet • pool • estate mansion • long island sound • guggenheim estate • sands point • italian renaissance mansion • vacation lifestyle • membership club • waterfront views • tournament golf • clubhouse events • family-friendly club • new york island location • historic estate • long island golf • golf • tennis • event venue • dining • corporate outings • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1953
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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 Village Club Of Sands Point, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on precise irons and wedges across compact par threes and fours, raising bogey risks on tougher ranked holes where steady recovery decides scores.This course puts constant pressure on precise irons and wedges across compact par threes and fours, raising bogey risks on tougher ranked holes where steady recovery decides scores.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725120 yards4682 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 299 | 419 | 317 | 123 | 274 | 107 | 450 | 365 | 2779 | 312 | 122 | 247 | 329 | 125 | 379 | 147 | 355 | 325 | 2341 | 5120 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736024 yards5508 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.2Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 372 | 501 | 364 | 145 | 307 | 132 | 500 | 435 | 3227 | 355 | 175 | 282 | 400 | 152 | 421 | 162 | 463 | 387 | 2797 | 6024 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725505 yards5034 metersCR 72.2Bogey 101.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 299 | 479 | 364 | 135 | 307 | 118 | 474 | 365 | 2994 | 341 | 150 | 264 | 329 | 125 | 379 | 147 | 451 | 325 | 2511 | 5505 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Village Club Of Sands Point
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 profile72% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
15 Week Flagship Program for Village Club Of Sands Point
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Village Club Of Sands Point. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Aim18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Aim29%
Dispersion12%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control11%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
41% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
47% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
39% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
53% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
53% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
71% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Precision12%
63% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
29% match
For Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
56% match
For Green tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
60% match
For Green tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Accuracy24%
49% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment24%
Precision14%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
64% match
For Green tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion17%
18% match
For Green tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Village Club Of Sands Point
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How difficult is Village Club Of Sands Point for mid-handicap golfers?
Village Club Of Sands Point is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Village Club Of Sands Point?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5572 yards. The back tees extend to 6024.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Village Club Of Sands Point?
With a course rating of 74.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Village Club Of Sands Point and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6024.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Village Club Of Sands Point 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 Village Club Of Sands Point strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6024.0 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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