Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Ashton-under-Lyne.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
83
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 Ashton-under-Lyne, 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 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Gorsey Way
Ashton Under Lyne Golf Club is a premier 18-hole parkland golf course located near Manchester in Lancashire, England. Established in 1913, the club offers a welcoming clubhouse, a variety of facilities, and a scenic countryside setting just outside the city. It hosts member and visitor events, provides coaching and junior programs, and offers venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and social occasions. With seasonal play, reciprocal arrangements, and online tee booking, the club serves golfers of all levels in the Greater Manchester area.
18-hole golf course • parkland golf • membership • societies • golf days • wedding venue • corporate events • venue hire • junior coaching • golf lessons • introductory sessions • clubhouse • reciprocal golf • opening hours • green fees • tees and greens • visitor golf • tournament play • manchester golf • golf course • parkland • golfing • hartshead • scenic views • sports and recreation
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1913
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Ashton-under-Lyne hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ashton-under-Lyne hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ashton-under-Lyne hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ashton-under-Lyne 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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Showing 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ashton-under-Lyne. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Ashton-under-Lyne and what to expect.
Players often find Ashton-under-Lyne technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Ashton-under-Lyne is designed as a Links 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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