34% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Visualize long lines, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization37%
Dispersion19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Barrow Golf Club (1000996)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Barrow Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Barrow, 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 25%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Barrow
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Barrow.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@barrowgolfclub.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
Rakesmoor Ln, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4QB, UK
Course Description
Barrow Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf club located in Barrow-in-Furness, overlooking the Duddon estuary with commanding Lakeland views in the Furness Peninsula. Formed in 1921, it offers a championship-style course designed to challenge players of all standards and provides friendly hospitality with various membership and visitor options. The club supports corporate events, golf societies, opens, and a range of dining and hospitality facilities at the clubhouse and restaurant. It serves the Lake District and surrounding Furness area, welcoming both year-round golfers and casual visitors.
18-hole golf • barrow-in-furness golf • furness peninsula • lakeland views • visitor green fees • golf membership • corporate golf days • golf societies • opens and competitions • clubhouse hospitality • golf catering • jersey corporate packages • duddon estuary • lake district golf • barrow golf club restaurant • golf course layout • club history • world handicap system • visitor booking • championship course • clubhouse restaurant • golf hospitality • lake district • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(212 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 Barrow, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of tee positioning on long par fours and fives leading to mid-range approaches under pressure with front nine raising bigger scoring risks from steeper challenge.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716175 yards5646 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 180 | 421 | 505 | 409 | 204 | 518 | 297 | 352 | 3227 | 342 | 328 | 158 | 355 | 490 | 168 | 367 | 301 | 439 | 2948 | 6175 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716010 yards5496 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 170 | 418 | 500 | 396 | 196 | 509 | 299 | 308 | 3129 | 338 | 317 | 147 | 344 | 481 | 162 | 361 | 298 | 433 | 2881 | 6010 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725576 yards5099 metersCR 73.3Bogey 102.3Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 158 | 368 | 459 | 393 | 136 | 476 | 298 | 297 | 2914 | 292 | 303 | 150 | 333 | 437 | 147 | 293 | 298 | 409 | 2662 | 5576 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Barrow
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Barrow
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Barrow. 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 2–3≤ 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≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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47% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
41% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
Precision13%
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Get Started67% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
66% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Precision13%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy17%
Aim12%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
66% 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%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control12%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment18%
Aim15%
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Get Started44% 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%
66% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
58% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Alignment40%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
52% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Precision21%
Trajectory15%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment23%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Barrow
Get answers to common questions about playing Barrow and what to expect.
How difficult is Barrow for mid-handicap golfers?
Barrow presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Barrow?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5876 yards. The back tees extend to 6175.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Barrow?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Barrow and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6175.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Barrow and how should I play it?
Barrow 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 Barrow strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6175.0 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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