62% match
For RED/RED tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~30 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Stroke15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whip-Poor-Will Golf 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
Distance Control 25%Precision 23%Aim 20%Scoring 18%Alignment 11%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
whippoorwill@golfmanagementco.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
55 Marsh Rd, Hudson, NH 03051, USA
Course Description
Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club is a nine-hole golf course located in Hudson, New Hampshire, offering a golfer-friendly challenge built in the late 1950s. Known for its Vesper Velvet greens, the course emphasizes consistent conditions and true puttability across its par-36 layout. The club also supports events and outings with tournament services, a fully stocked pro shop, and on-site dining options at The Grill, making it a local hub for casual play, lessons, and social golf near Southern New Hampshire, including easy access from Nashua and I-93.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Manuel Francis
Opened
1959
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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 Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED/RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests that pressure precise tee and approach play, with par fives looming as prime blow-up risks per their top difficulty standings.
G
GOLD/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725220 yards4773 metersCR 64.4Bogey 85.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.9 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 150 | 295 | 280 | 420 | 345 | 250 | 400 | 155 | 2610 | 315 | 150 | 295 | 280 | 420 | 345 | 250 | 400 | 155 | 2610 | 5220 |
R
RED/GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724925 yards4503 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.5Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 154 | 245 | 275 | 403 | 311 | 251 | 420 | 145 | 2465 | 263 | 158 | 247 | 277 | 405 | 332 | 258 | 369 | 151 | 2460 | 4925 |
R
RED/RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724930 yards4508 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.6Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 154 | 245 | 275 | 403 | 311 | 251 | 420 | 145 | 2465 | 261 | 154 | 245 | 275 | 403 | 311 | 251 | 420 | 145 | 2465 | 4930 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whip-Poor-Will Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For RED/RED tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
78% match
For RED/RED tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
56% match
For RED/RED tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For RED/RED tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For RED/RED tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started45% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
73% match
For RED/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
61% match
For RED/RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
66% match
For RED/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment27%
Accuracy11%
59% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
76% match
For RED/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
60% match
For RED/RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
76% match
For RED/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For RED/RED tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim31%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started66% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
65% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion27%
Precision13%
56% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
56% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
81% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment21%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
66% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Aim14%
71% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
73% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
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Get Started66% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
73% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
63% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim18%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For RED/GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control30%
Aim17%
51% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
78% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
59% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
52% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
59% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started66% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision26%
Alignment10%
72% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
63% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
73% match
For GOLD/GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 64.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5072 yards. The back tees extend to 5220.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club?
With a course rating of 64.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5220.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club and how should I play it?
Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club 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 Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5220.0 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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