64% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Addington Palace Golf Club (1000101)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Addington Palace Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Addington Palace, 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 23%Distance Control 23%Precision 22%Aim 18%Dispersion 12%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Addington Palace
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle 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
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Addington Palace.
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
Croydon, UK
Course Description
Acknowledged as one of the finest courses in the South of England, we pride ourselves on being an exceptionally friendly and social club. The Course, 6404 yards, par 71, SSS 72, was designed by J.H.Taylor and Fred Hawtree in 1930, and is well known for its variety of demanding holes through wooded glades and picturesque parkland. Set in the grounds of Addington Palace, the previous home of Archbishops of Canterbury, we boast consistently well-manicured greens throughout the year. The course provides an interesting challenge for high and low handicap golfers alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
J.H. Taylor/Fred Hawtree
Opened
1930
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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 Addington Palace, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow - Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron accuracy on packed par fours while par fives pressure distance control on second shots. Elevated back nine ratings heighten bogey risks from slight misses on approaches.Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft), Mid-Long (10-20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYPitch, ChipYYYYYDistance Control, AccuracyYYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Woods (Hy,5W,3W)YYYYYTrajectory, Dispersion
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716404 yards5856 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 179 | 439 | 374 | 312 | 313 | 396 | 164 | 423 | 500 | 3100 | 438 | 439 | 165 | 548 | 388 | 258 | 184 | 370 | 514 | 3304 | 6404 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716072 yards5552 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 173 | 426 | 332 | 302 | 280 | 387 | 149 | 412 | 489 | 2950 | 425 | 430 | 148 | 499 | 369 | 245 | 171 | 359 | 476 | 3122 | 6072 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735541 yards5067 metersCR 72.7Bogey 103.9Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 146 | 354 | 322 | 278 | 222 | 368 | 134 | 392 | 481 | 2697 | 391 | 402 | 141 | 439 | 358 | 229 | 152 | 309 | 423 | 2844 | 5541 |
Y
Yellow - Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756072 yards5552 metersCR 75.6Bogey 108.3Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.5 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 173 | 426 | 332 | 302 | 280 | 387 | 149 | 412 | 489 | 2950 | 425 | 430 | 148 | 499 | 369 | 245 | 171 | 359 | 476 | 3122 | 6072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Addington Palace
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 profile36% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Addington Palace
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Addington Palace. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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22% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
50% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
80% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started56% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
80% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Precision19%
80% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
44% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
87% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
64% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization24%
48% match
For White tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control19%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics18%
22% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Dispersion18%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy24%
Dispersion12%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory19%
Aim19%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Distance Control12%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Aim12%
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Get Started55% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
85% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Addington Palace
Get answers to common questions about playing Addington Palace and what to expect.
How difficult is Addington Palace for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Addington Palace challenges consistency. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Addington Palace?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5972 yards. The back tees extend to 6404.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Addington Palace?
With a course rating of 71.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Addington Palace and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6404.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Addington Palace 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 Addington Palace strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6404.0 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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