Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whaling City Golf Club at New Bedford
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Whaling City Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whaling City, 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 28%Distance Control 25%Precision 17%Aim 14%Trajectory 13%
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.
20.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whaling City
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whaling City.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@johnsongolfmanagement.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
581 Hathaway Road
Course Description
Whaling City Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The historic course, originally known as New Bedford Public Links, is a 6780-yard layout featuring several remaining Donald Ross-design holes and has undergone multiple transformations over the years. Public welcome, with league times and outings available, reflecting its long-standing role in the local golf community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Johnson Golf
Opened
1920
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whaling City
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 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory17%
Aim14%
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Whaling City
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whaling City. 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
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization9%
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Whaling City
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whaling City
Get answers to common questions about playing Whaling City and what to expect.
How difficult is Whaling City for mid-handicap golfers?
Whaling City is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whaling City?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whaling City?
With a course rating of 70 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 Whaling City and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Whaling City and how should I play it?
Whaling City is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Whaling City strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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