41% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whitney Farms Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Whitney Farms Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whitney Farms 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 25%Precision 16%Aim 16%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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whitney Farms Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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
Chip | Scattered 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 | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 Whitney Farms Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
contact@whitneyfarmsgc.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
175 Shelton Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA
Course Description
Whitney Farms Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf destination in Monroe, Connecticut, rooted in the Whitney Farms legacy. Designed by Hal C. Purdy, the course offers championship-style play for golfers of all levels and is complemented by an on-site event venue and full-service pro shop. The facility includes the Sand Trap Grill & Bar and The Player’s Club with Trackman simulators, and hosts weddings, corporate events, and other gatherings in a scenic New England setting. The family-owned club emphasizes accessibility, community involvement, and year-round tee times seven days a week.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy /Malcolm Purdy
Opened
1982
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Business Claimed
⭐4.2(144 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 Whitney Farms Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through mid iron tests on par fours and reach decisions on long par fives where position errors swell scores. Back nine hikes risks with tougher slope forcing tight play to match bogey pace.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716534 yards5975 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 405 | 526 | 174 | 347 | 562 | 225 | 315 | 200 | 3177 | 365 | 552 | 150 | 368 | 366 | 183 | 568 | 363 | 442 | 3357 | 6534 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716085 yards5564 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 385 | 508 | 156 | 328 | 534 | 211 | 300 | 163 | 2976 | 341 | 523 | 131 | 332 | 333 | 164 | 554 | 334 | 397 | 3109 | 6085 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725276 yards4824 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 364 | 434 | 138 | 308 | 410 | 190 | 275 | 141 | 2625 | 325 | 419 | 113 | 299 | 301 | 77 | 459 | 308 | 350 | 2651 | 5276 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whitney Farms 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Whitney Farms Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whitney Farms 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring25%
Trajectory23%
49% match
For Gold tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
76% match
For Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision18%
80% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision15%
Dispersion10%
67% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
56% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
66% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
53% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
36% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
67% 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%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
37% match
For Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Precision12%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
16% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
67% match
For Blue tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whitney Farms Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Whitney Farms Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Whitney Farms Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Whitney Farms Golf Course technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whitney Farms Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5905 yards. The back tees extend to 6534.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whitney Farms Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Whitney Farms Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6534.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Whitney Farms Golf Course 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 Whitney Farms Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6534.0 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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