49% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Banstead Downs Golf Club (1000912)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Banstead Downs Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Banstead Downs, 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 26%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Banstead Downs
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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 | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Banstead Downs.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
MANAGER@BANSTEADDOWNS.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
Burdon Ln, Sutton SM2 7DD, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1890
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⭐4.5(235 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 Banstead Downs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron accuracy on short par threes and mid length par fours, building score through precision, while par fives tempt birdies but risk bogeys on mishits.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716577 yards6014 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.9Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 551 | 393 | 386 | 419 | 287 | 154 | 467 | 163 | 503 | 3323 | 447 | 179 | 387 | 378 | 577 | 455 | 316 | 139 | 376 | 3254 | 6577 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716070 yards5550 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 349 | 361 | 405 | 267 | 145 | 432 | 149 | 476 | 3095 | 394 | 171 | 334 | 365 | 523 | 401 | 303 | 127 | 357 | 2975 | 6070 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684730 yards4325 metersCR 67.7Bogey 94.3Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 302 | 307 | 315 | 165 | 73 | 343 | 86 | 358 | 2411 | 324 | 97 | 258 | 314 | 450 | 336 | 187 | 91 | 262 | 2319 | 4730 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735716 yards5227 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 306 | 370 | 405 | 267 | 127 | 362 | 141 | 443 | 2887 | 367 | 160 | 309 | 365 | 501 | 408 | 292 | 112 | 315 | 2829 | 5716 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Banstead Downs
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 profile68% match
For Red tees
Build putting confidence, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim20%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
49% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Banstead Downs
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Banstead Downs. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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58% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
Scoring13%
28% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
44% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control12%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision23%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
28% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim28%
Scoring15%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
51% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics19%
Precision19%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
81% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Precision12%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy21%
Aim20%
61% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White 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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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Precision17%
60% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Visualization16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion17%
Precision12%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
Precision15%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Banstead Downs
Get answers to common questions about playing Banstead Downs and what to expect.
How difficult is Banstead Downs for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Banstead Downs challenges consistency. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Banstead Downs?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5654 yards. The back tees extend to 6577.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Banstead Downs?
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 Banstead Downs and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6577.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Banstead Downs and how should I play it?
Banstead Downs 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 Banstead Downs strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6577.0 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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