58% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Basildon Golf Club (1001028)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
33
33 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
164
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
Basildon Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Basildon, 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 23%Precision 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 16%Dispersion 12%
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.
20.5
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Basildon
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Sand Mid
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Basildon.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
basildongc@uk6.net
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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
Basildon SS16 5JP, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. Cotton
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(369 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 Basildon, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests that pressure precise irons and wedges after drives, with back nine raising bogey risks through tougher overall play structure.
R
Red - Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 695415 yards4951 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.3Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 153 | 400 | 141 | 263 | 339 | 303 | 310 | 287 | 2573 | 441 | 352 | 186 | 352 | 92 | 260 | 439 | 398 | 322 | 2842 | 5415 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726207 yards5676 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.5Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 212 | 490 | 188 | 278 | 404 | 331 | 335 | 329 | 3014 | 478 | 370 | 233 | 387 | 119 | 270 | 492 | 476 | 368 | 3193 | 6207 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725913 yards5407 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.2Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 200 | 462 | 157 | 268 | 396 | 317 | 320 | 313 | 2867 | 460 | 355 | 220 | 377 | 109 | 267 | 466 | 464 | 328 | 3046 | 5913 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715415 yards4951 metersCR 72.4Bogey 103.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 153 | 400 | 141 | 263 | 339 | 303 | 310 | 287 | 2573 | 441 | 352 | 186 | 352 | 92 | 260 | 439 | 398 | 322 | 2842 | 5415 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Basildon
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 33 Programs
% match to course practice profile76% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim16%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory21%
70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Basildon
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Basildon. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim16%
Trajectory11%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Scoring12%
77% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Red - Men tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Red - Men tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
59% match
For Red - Men tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
36% match
For White tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
79% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
24% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization26%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
45% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Basildon
Get answers to common questions about playing Basildon and what to expect.
How difficult is Basildon for mid-handicap golfers?
Basildon is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Basildon?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5811 yards. The back tees extend to 6207.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Basildon?
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Basildon and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6207.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Basildon 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 Basildon strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6207.0 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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