60% match
For Red 2019 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 Ashby Decoy Golf Club (1000585)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Ashby Decoy Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ashby Decoy, 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ashby Decoy
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ashby Decoy.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@ashbydecoy.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
Scunthorpe DN17, UK
Course Description
Ashby Decoy Golf Club, established in 1935, is a premier 18-hole golf course located in the UK. Known for its rich local wildlife and challenging layout, it caters to golfers of all skill levels and is recognized as one of the top courses in the region.
golf course • 18-hole golf • wildlife • golf club • recreational sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1935
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(139 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 Ashby Decoy, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure for precise wedges and irons on short par threes and fours, while par fives test positioning, all heightened by steep slope demanding low dispersion.
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716182 yards5653 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.9Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 159 | 391 | 198 | 530 | 165 | 480 | 282 | 406 | 3015 | 408 | 470 | 157 | 508 | 363 | 365 | 141 | 424 | 331 | 3167 | 6182 |
Y
Yellow - 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 715950 yards5441 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 151 | 374 | 195 | 512 | 155 | 468 | 274 | 386 | 2907 | 400 | 454 | 145 | 495 | 351 | 353 | 130 | 396 | 319 | 3043 | 5950 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735458 yards4991 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.0 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 131 | 326 | 166 | 464 | 150 | 395 | 236 | 369 | 2624 | 390 | 421 | 140 | 448 | 344 | 292 | 96 | 385 | 318 | 2834 | 5458 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ashby Decoy
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile24% match
For Red 2019 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Ashby Decoy
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ashby Decoy. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near 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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48% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
52% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Precision13%
46% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Red 2019 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Precision23%
Scoring11%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
80% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision15%
Trajectory9%
36% match
For Red 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
36% match
For White 2019 tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
65% match
For White 2019 tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
56% match
For White 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Precision15%
74% match
For White 2019 tees
Control rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion20%
Precision14%
66% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For White 2019 tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
56% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
42% match
For White 2019 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For White 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started75% match
For White 2019 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
61% match
For White 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment17%
Precision14%
54% match
For White 2019 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
71% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
77% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
60% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
41% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading10%
47% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Visualization21%
65% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
66% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
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Get Started40% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow - 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashby Decoy
Get answers to common questions about playing Ashby Decoy and what to expect.
How difficult is Ashby Decoy for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ashby Decoy challenges consistency. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ashby Decoy?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5820 yards. The back tees extend to 6182.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ashby Decoy?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Ashby Decoy and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6182.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ashby Decoy 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 Ashby Decoy strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6182.0 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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