Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ashbourne Golf Club (1000563)

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Ashbourne, DBY, United Kingdom
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Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

209

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

Ashbourne Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ashbourne, 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 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%

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.

18.9
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ashbourne

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ashbourne.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

ashbourne.golf.club@gmail.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

Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne DE6, UK

Course Description

Ashbourne Golf Club is Derbyshire's oldest private members' golf club founded in 1886. The club offers an interesting and varied course with scenic views of Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale and The Weaver Hills, providing a challenging experience for members and visitors alike. It holds accreditation from SafeGolf and is a signatory of the Women in Golf Charter, emphasizing inclusivity and safety. Located in Ashbourne, it invites ladies, gentlemen, and juniors to enjoy golf and participate in a range of sections and events at this historic James Braid-inspired venue.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

David Hemstock

Opened

1886

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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 Ashbourne, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course repeatedly challenges with controlled approaches on numerous par fours of varying lengths, where precision trumps power, and long par fives force careful positioning to avoid big numbers amid the stern slope demands.
W

White Tee

Gender: MalePar 716303 yards5763 metersCR 72.0Bogey 95.4Slope 126

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 124

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Par453443453354444353543671
Handicap
Yardage383570184338379161302480194299138945039030115653020048840833126303

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ashbourne

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 profile
72% match
For Red tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%

14 Week Flagship Program for Ashbourne

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ashbourne. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–146 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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66% match
For Red tees

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion16%

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69% match
For Red tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Yellow tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%

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52% match
For Yellow tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Yellow tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy17%
Precision12%
72% match
For Yellow tees

Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For Blue tees

Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Blue tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Alignment15%

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74% match
For Blue tees

Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees

Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%

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55% match
For White tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ashbourne

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 Ashbourne

Get answers to common questions about playing Ashbourne and what to expect.

How difficult is Ashbourne for mid-handicap golfers?

Ashbourne presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ashbourne?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4756 yards. The back tees extend to 6303.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ashbourne?

With a course rating of 72.0 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 Ashbourne and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6303.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6303.0 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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