65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bamburgh Castle Golf Club (1000880)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
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Bamburgh Castle Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bamburgh Castle, 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bamburgh Castle
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bamburgh Castle.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sec@bamburghcastlegolfclub.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
40 The Wynding, Bamburgh NE69 7DE, UK
Course Description
Bamburgh Castle Golf Club is a premier golf facility located in Bamburgh, United Kingdom. The club offers an exceptional golfing experience with stunning views of Bamburgh Castle and the surrounding landscapes, providing members and visitors with high-quality sports amenities and services.
golf • sports facility • golf club • recreation • leisure • outdoor activities • sports and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Opened
1904
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(302 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 Bamburgh Castle, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of iron precision across numerous par threes and varied par fours, building score risk from approach misses amid elevated bogey expectations.The player repeatedly navigates scoring pressure through accurate mid irons and wedge play.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 685604 yards5124 metersCR 67.5Bogey 88.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 43.8 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 179 | 210 | 531 | 488 | 342 | 208 | 300 | 163 | 359 | 2780 | 193 | 353 | 425 | 407 | 148 | 418 | 285 | 257 | 338 | 2824 | 5604 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685271 yards4820 metersCR 65.8Bogey 85.3Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.3 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.0 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 175 | 204 | 424 | 465 | 312 | 202 | 280 | 127 | 356 | 2545 | 183 | 336 | 420 | 405 | 143 | 412 | 278 | 235 | 314 | 2726 | 5271 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714905 yards4485 metersCR 68.4Bogey 95.1Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 146 | 195 | 417 | 428 | 303 | 199 | 243 | 123 | 331 | 2385 | 180 | 288 | 385 | 383 | 136 | 401 | 265 | 198 | 284 | 2520 | 4905 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705113 yards4675 metersCR 69.8Bogey 98.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 164 | 195 | 417 | 444 | 303 | 199 | 274 | 125 | 333 | 2454 | 180 | 328 | 408 | 404 | 136 | 408 | 265 | 235 | 295 | 2659 | 5113 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bamburgh Castle
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring12%
66% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Trajectory29%
Distance Control20%
16 Week Flagship Program for Bamburgh Castle
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bamburgh Castle. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 15–16≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring30%
Trajectory20%
71% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision31%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
47% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring27%
Alignment12%
66% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
40% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
71% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
37% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
41% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
60% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment12%
Aim11%
51% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
52% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading13%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Precision23%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
Aim16%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control27%
Scoring12%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bamburgh Castle
Get answers to common questions about playing Bamburgh Castle and what to expect.
How difficult is Bamburgh Castle for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bamburgh Castle technically exacting. The 111.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bamburgh Castle?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5254 yards. The back tees extend to 5604.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bamburgh Castle?
With a course rating of 67.5 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bamburgh Castle and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5604.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bamburgh Castle 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 Bamburgh Castle strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 111.0 and yardage reaching 5604.0 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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