28% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alnwick Castle Golf Club (1000309)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Alnwick Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alnwick, 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 23%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 19%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.
18
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Alnwick
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 | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Landing Spot
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Alnwick.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@alnwickgolfclub.co.uk
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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
Swansfield Park Rd, Alnwick NE66, UK
Course Description
Alnwick Castle Golf Club is a golf club located in the heart of Northumberland, offering an 18-hole parkland golf course and a warm welcome to members and visitors. The club is set in beautiful countryside with views towards the Northumbrian Coast.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1907
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(162 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 Alnwick, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where iron control builds low scores, but back nine demands extra care to avoid bogey traps on longer tests.This course delivers repeating par four tests where iron control builds low scores, but back nine demands extra care to avoid bogey traps on longer tests.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706221 yards5688 metersCR 70.1Bogey 92.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 343 | 165 | 317 | 176 | 343 | 364 | 144 | 403 | 2640 | 158 | 540 | 360 | 440 | 411 | 368 | 343 | 395 | 566 | 3581 | 6221 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725381 yards4920 metersCR 71.4Bogey 98.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 268 | 144 | 301 | 133 | 324 | 353 | 130 | 331 | 2300 | 135 | 458 | 266 | 422 | 403 | 303 | 316 | 383 | 395 | 3081 | 5381 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725493 yards5023 metersCR 72.2Bogey 99.5Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 273 | 147 | 307 | 158 | 330 | 356 | 133 | 336 | 2356 | 145 | 473 | 297 | 425 | 377 | 355 | 320 | 350 | 395 | 3137 | 5493 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alnwick
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 profile65% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment11%
46% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
44% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Alnwick
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alnwick. 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≤ 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
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision23%
Trajectory10%
28% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
43% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion41%
Precision38%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
58% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Alignment13%
Dispersion12%
86% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
58% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
55% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Scoring36%
Aim10%
61% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
82% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
52% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
36% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
66% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
84% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
79% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
56% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy13%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Precision13%
75% 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%
73% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Alnwick
Get answers to common questions about playing Alnwick and what to expect.
How difficult is Alnwick for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Alnwick technically exacting. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alnwick?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5801 yards. The back tees extend to 6221.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alnwick?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Alnwick and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6221.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Alnwick and how should I play it?
Alnwick 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 Alnwick strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6221.0 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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