25% match
For Red Short tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballards Gore Golf Club (1000879)
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Ballards Gore Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballards Gore, 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballards Gore
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballards Gore.
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
Gore Rd, Rochford SS4 2DA, UK
Course Description
Ballards Gore is a parkland golf club in Essex, offering a championship-standard course built in 1980 that provides a challenging test for players of all standards. The club hosts county competitions and PGA events, supported by a comprehensive practice area and modern clubhouse with dining and decking. It serves visitors, casual golfers, golf societies, and corporate events, with facilities including a professional shop and catering services. The venue is positioned within about 110 acres of picturesque countryside and is known for its tree-lined fairways, lakes, and welcoming atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
David & Jeffrey
Opened
1980
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⭐4.4(167 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 Ballards Gore, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Short
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four showdowns where approach precision curbs bogey risks amid elevated slope demands. Par fives bring birdie chances yet heighten trouble from positioning lapses.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736649 yards6080 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 147 | 343 | 431 | 387 | 386 | 553 | 506 | 313 | 257 | 3323 | 408 | 411 | 184 | 497 | 147 | 359 | 437 | 507 | 376 | 3326 | 6649 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745547 yards5072 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.2Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 123 | 219 | 368 | 306 | 328 | 446 | 416 | 282 | 245 | 2733 | 300 | 384 | 155 | 476 | 108 | 331 | 385 | 424 | 251 | 2814 | 5547 |
R
Red Short Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735387 yards4926 metersCR 71.5Bogey 99.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 123 | 219 | 368 | 306 | 328 | 446 | 416 | 282 | 85 | 2573 | 300 | 384 | 155 | 476 | 108 | 331 | 385 | 424 | 251 | 2814 | 5387 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballards Gore
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 profile71% match
For Red Short tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Red Short tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
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Get Started67% match
For Red Short tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ballards Gore
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballards Gore. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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33% match
For Red Short tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red Short tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
58% match
For Red Short tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion26%
Distance Control20%
90% match
For Red Short tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red Short tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Red Short tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red Short tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Red Short tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Alignment17%
51% match
For Red Short tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Red Short tees
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Red Short tees
Stop on a dime, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
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Get Started75% match
For Red Short tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
60% match
For Red Short tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
48% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
33% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
45% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics18%
74% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
46% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
57% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
66% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
66% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
25% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
52% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
68% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
67% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
57% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment31%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballards Gore
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballards Gore and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballards Gore for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ballards Gore challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballards Gore?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6018 yards. The back tees extend to 6649.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballards Gore?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballards Gore and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6649.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Ballards Gore 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 Ballards Gore strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6649.0 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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