26% match
For Red Summer tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ashley Wood Golf Club (1000619)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
The Ashley Wood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Ashley Wood, 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 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Ashley Wood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Ashley Wood.
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
Wimborne Rd, Blandford Forum DT11 9HN, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1896
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⭐4.6(226 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 The Ashley Wood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Summer
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:You will meet repeating par four tests where drive distance shapes easy or tough approaches, facing rising back nine risks from harder ratings that pinch scoring room.This course stresses iron control on varied par fours with par fives offering birdie windows amid overall tough play.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706307 yards5767 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.8Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 540 | 407 | 459 | 145 | 409 | 375 | 147 | 379 | 183 | 3044 | 440 | 314 | 336 | 330 | 427 | 349 | 437 | 424 | 206 | 3263 | 6307 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705973 yards5462 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 520 | 389 | 446 | 139 | 399 | 357 | 131 | 365 | 175 | 2921 | 415 | 301 | 314 | 301 | 407 | 330 | 367 | 420 | 197 | 3052 | 5973 |
R
Red Summer Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715622 yards5141 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 376 | 392 | 131 | 394 | 350 | 123 | 335 | 113 | 2712 | 391 | 295 | 315 | 323 | 339 | 305 | 358 | 424 | 160 | 2910 | 5622 |
R
Red Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715495 yards5025 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 365 | 361 | 131 | 378 | 336 | 123 | 335 | 113 | 2640 | 391 | 295 | 299 | 296 | 339 | 305 | 358 | 412 | 160 | 2855 | 5495 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Ashley Wood
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 profile69% match
For Red Summer tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
70% match
For Red Summer tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
66% match
For Red Summer tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim12%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Ashley Wood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Ashley Wood. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For Red Summer tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Red Summer tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
69% match
For Red Winter tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
39% match
For Red Winter tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started54% match
For Red Winter tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red Winter tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red Winter tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring28%
Aim21%
61% match
For Red Winter tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For Red Winter tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For Red Winter tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
66% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Accuracy21%
61% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
42% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision22%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
56% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
73% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Aim13%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
72% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment13%
Aim10%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Ashley Wood
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ashley Wood
Get answers to common questions about playing The Ashley Wood and what to expect.
How difficult is The Ashley Wood for mid-handicap golfers?
The Ashley Wood presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Ashley Wood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5901 yards. The back tees extend to 6307.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Ashley Wood?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 The Ashley Wood and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6307.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Ashley Wood and how should I play it?
The Ashley Wood 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 The Ashley Wood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6307.0 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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