28% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Winding Brook Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Winding Brook Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Winding Brook 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 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Winding Brook Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
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
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 | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Winding Brook Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
2839 NY-203, Valatie, NY 12184, USA
Course Description
Winding Brook Country Club is a semi-private 18-hole golf course located in Valatie, New York, in the Hudson Valley. The club features a championship layout on 177 acres with scenic rolling terrain, offering a private-feeling round amidst natural landscapes. Amenities include a pro shop, on-site dining at the restaurant, and hosting for outings, events, and leagues, with tee times available year-round (weather permitting). The club is positioned about 20 miles south of Albany in Columbia County, catering to both members and guests with year-round golfing and dining options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Paul Roth
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(126 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 Winding Brook Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:The course features a parade of par fours requiring sharp irons, spiced with short par fives that tempt aggression and long par threes testing distance control. Back nine play intensifies with greater overall difficulty, heightening risks on key scoring holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706106 yards5583 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 400 | 173 | 422 | 438 | 334 | 358 | 229 | 336 | 3051 | 443 | 165 | 438 | 204 | 356 | 459 | 394 | 389 | 207 | 3055 | 6106 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705198 yards4753 metersCR 64.5Bogey 85.2Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 306 | 124 | 385 | 406 | 296 | 305 | 200 | 284 | 2635 | 379 | 119 | 365 | 167 | 300 | 432 | 319 | 349 | 133 | 2563 | 5198 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705745 yards5253 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 350 | 157 | 412 | 425 | 320 | 342 | 205 | 325 | 2889 | 430 | 150 | 410 | 184 | 340 | 445 | 350 | 370 | 177 | 2856 | 5745 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Winding Brook 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 profile55% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Winding Brook Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Winding Brook Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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58% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save with mid irons, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Dispersion14%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Dispersion20%
58% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
64% 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%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Dispersion17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
59% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
51% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading16%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Precision14%
Dispersion12%
84% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Precision20%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Aim32%
Alignment15%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim22%
Accuracy10%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
77% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy30%
Visualization16%
79% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
43% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
63% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control14%
Precision12%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
42% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory37%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Winding Brook Country Club
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 Winding Brook Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Winding Brook Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Winding Brook Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Winding Brook Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Winding Brook Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5652 yards. The back tees extend to 6106.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Winding Brook Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 Winding Brook Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6106.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Winding Brook Country Club 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 Winding Brook Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6106.0 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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