Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Sayville Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
West Sayville Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Sayville 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West Sayville Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing 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 West Sayville Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rcallioras@pga.com
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Facilities
Location
200 Montauk Hwy, West Sayville, NY 11796, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Mitchell
Opened
1970
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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 West Sayville Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 615 | 178 | 365 | 402 | 505 | 405 | 395 | 184 | 426 | 3475 | 385 | 502 | 195 | 401 | 500 | 403 | 392 | 175 | 376 | 3329 | 6804 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 128 | 300 | 356 | 431 | 353 | 360 | 143 | 389 | 2934 | 342 | 460 | 145 | 362 | 418 | 351 | 356 | 111 | 333 | 2878 | 5812 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 143 | 317 | 372 | 475 | 367 | 370 | 165 | 398 | 3092 | 355 | 472 | 170 | 372 | 473 | 363 | 367 | 123 | 343 | 3038 | 6130 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 615 | 178 | 365 | 402 | 505 | 405 | 395 | 184 | 426 | 3475 | 385 | 502 | 195 | 401 | 500 | 403 | 392 | 175 | 376 | 3329 | 6804 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Sayville 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 profilePinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for West Sayville Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Sayville Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit varying targets, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at West Sayville Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West Sayville Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing West Sayville Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is West Sayville Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
West Sayville Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Sayville Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6308 yards. The back tees extend to 6804.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Sayville Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 West Sayville Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6804.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is West Sayville Golf Course 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 West Sayville Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6804.0 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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