Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Ampleforth College.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
135
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ampleforth College, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Ampleforth College.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Gilling Castle Golf Club is a relaxed, family-friendly golf venue located in the grounds of Gilling Castle at Gilling Park. The course features a short but challenging nine-hole layout that welcomes players of all levels, with a pay-and-play policy and no need to book ahead. The club emphasizes a casual dress code, dog-friendly grounds, and ongoing events such as coaching sessions and social activities. Visitors can explore the course, stay-and-play options, and learn about coaching and ladies’ programs on site.
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Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Ampleforth College, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 156 | 316 | 497 | 381 | 300 | 165 | 170 | 351 | 2691 | 387 | 183 | 307 | 503 | 355 | 277 | 165 | 181 | 363 | 2721 | 5412 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 120 | 293 | 449 | 377 | 287 | 158 | 166 | 326 | 2527 | 380 | 147 | 293 | 449 | 347 | 269 | 158 | 176 | 329 | 2548 | 5075 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Ampleforth College hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ampleforth College. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 58 days 79 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Ampleforth College and what to expect.
Ampleforth College is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5244 yards. The back tees extend to 5412.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 66.9 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 5412.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Ampleforth College 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5412.0 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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