61% match
For Gold tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waterville Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Waterville Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waterville 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waterville Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waterville Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
don@watervillecountryclub.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
39 Country Club Rd, Oakland, ME 04963, USA
Course Description
Waterville Country Club is a golf- and social-centric recreation venue located in Waterville, Maine. The club offers a mature golf course and related amenities for members and guests, along with dining options and event hosting opportunities. It focuses on providing a community-oriented experience in a New England setting, supporting golf, dining, and social activities within the local region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Orrin E. Smith/ Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1916
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(108 reviews)
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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 Waterville Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of tee precision into short wedges on compact par fours, paired with par five choices that balance birdie gains against blow-up risks on the hardest ranked ones.This setup pressures decisions where small errors amplify via handicap-driven trouble spots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735638 yards5155 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.7Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 132 | 420 | 362 | 416 | 178 | 286 | 363 | 420 | 2875 | 427 | 383 | 261 | 176 | 349 | 320 | 168 | 343 | 336 | 2763 | 5638 |
G
Grey Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734456 yards4075 metersCR 65.9Bogey 93.1Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 128 | 300 | 255 | 350 | 173 | 265 | 245 | 375 | 2387 | 327 | 273 | 258 | 167 | 220 | 217 | 148 | 238 | 221 | 2069 | 4456 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735472 yards5004 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.5Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 127 | 400 | 348 | 413 | 173 | 270 | 347 | 416 | 2790 | 421 | 379 | 256 | 172 | 329 | 307 | 163 | 327 | 328 | 2682 | 5472 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waterville 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 profile70% match
For Gold tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
48% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy34%
Visualization10%
13 Week Flagship Program for Waterville Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waterville Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started84% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Trajectory11%
38% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
49% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Precision15%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim13%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
65% match
For Grey tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
48% match
For Grey tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Grey tees
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Grey tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
39% match
For Grey tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Grey tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
Precision19%
46% match
For Grey tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
30% match
For Grey tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
57% match
For Grey tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment39%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
68% match
For Grey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%
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Get Started71% match
For Grey tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Grey tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Grey tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
59% match
For Grey tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Grey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
66% match
For Grey tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Precision17%
64% match
For Grey tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Grey tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Precision20%
76% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Waterville Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterville Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Waterville Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Waterville Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Waterville Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waterville Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5047 yards. The back tees extend to 5638.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Waterville Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Waterville Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5638.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Waterville Country Club 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 Waterville Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 5638.0 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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