27% match
For Red 2015 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aston Wood Golf Club (1000724)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Aston Wood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aston 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Aston Wood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aston Wood.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
events@astonwoodgolfclub.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
Shenstone, Sutton Coldfield B74 4EU, UK
Course Description
Aston Wood Golf Club is a 18-hole championship golf venue designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, located in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham. The club hosts MasterCard Tour events and county fixtures and offers a range and event facilities in addition to its golf course. It serves visiting players with visitor tee times, as well as members, corporate and social events, weddings, and dining options at the on-site restaurant and events spaces.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Peter Alliss and Clive Clark
Opened
1994
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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 Aston Wood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2015
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests pressuring iron accuracy for low scores while par fives tempt birdies but risk bogeys from poor position play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716626 yards6059 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 400 | 368 | 441 | 149 | 310 | 198 | 400 | 555 | 3154 | 452 | 199 | 485 | 412 | 181 | 394 | 423 | 376 | 550 | 3472 | 6626 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716559 yards5998 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 400 | 368 | 422 | 149 | 310 | 167 | 400 | 555 | 3104 | 452 | 199 | 485 | 412 | 164 | 394 | 423 | 376 | 550 | 3455 | 6559 |
R
Red 2015 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715595 yards5116 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.9 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 354 | 324 | 365 | 110 | 262 | 128 | 343 | 508 | 2703 | 404 | 156 | 401 | 320 | 128 | 311 | 367 | 300 | 505 | 2892 | 5595 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aston 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Red 2015 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
55% match
For Red 2015 tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy28%
Precision11%
27% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Aston Wood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aston Wood. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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50% match
For Red 2015 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started55% match
For Red 2015 tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Red 2015 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Red 2015 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim27%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision22%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Red 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Red 2015 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
46% match
For Red 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Precision26%
Trajectory15%
77% match
For Red 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
52% match
For Red 2015 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Visualization15%
70% match
For Red 2015 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red 2015 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
72% match
For Red 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
62% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Black tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Aim11%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Dispersion10%
20% match
For Black tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
45% match
For Black tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision27%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
27% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim13%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
Precision17%
36% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
40% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
41% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
66% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Alignment17%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Aston Wood
Get answers to common questions about playing Aston Wood and what to expect.
How difficult is Aston Wood for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Aston Wood technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aston Wood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6110 yards. The back tees extend to 6626.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aston Wood?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Aston Wood and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6626.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Aston Wood 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 Aston Wood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6626.0 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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