40% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bearsted Golf Club (1001187)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Bearsted Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bearsted, 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 25%Precision 22%Scoring 19%Aim 19%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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bearsted
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bearsted.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bearstedgolfclub@tiscali.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
Ware St, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4PQ, UK
Course Description
Bearsted Golf Club is a historic Members’ golf club hosting an 18-hole parkland course located in Bearsted, near Maidstone in Kent. Established in 1895, the club offers a welcoming atmosphere with a full programme of competitions and member events, alongside a clubhouse with dining and bar facilities. Visitors are welcome, with turn-up-and-play options for members and a range of social activities throughout the year. The course is known for its tree-lined fairways and challenging par fours, making it a respected venue for golfers of all abilities in southeast England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1895
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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 Bearsted, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from mid-length par four approaches and back nine toughness, where par fives add layup risks and higher ratings demand sharp decisions to protect low scores.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716476 yards5922 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 143 | 345 | 464 | 439 | 364 | 516 | 400 | 211 | 383 | 3265 | 295 | 371 | 401 | 508 | 371 | 526 | 179 | 386 | 174 | 3211 | 6476 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716268 yards5731 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 133 | 340 | 456 | 432 | 354 | 500 | 394 | 162 | 376 | 3147 | 289 | 330 | 394 | 501 | 378 | 514 | 170 | 374 | 171 | 3121 | 6268 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735767 yards5273 metersCR 74.0Bogey 105.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 120 | 333 | 423 | 423 | 303 | 461 | 385 | 138 | 354 | 2940 | 277 | 294 | 347 | 477 | 297 | 467 | 139 | 361 | 168 | 2827 | 5767 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bearsted
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 profile52% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
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Get Started52% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Dispersion15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bearsted
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bearsted. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
50% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
51% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control30%
Aim13%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
71% match
For White 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 White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
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Get Started71% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Aim16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
Scoring13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
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Get Started51% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim30%
Scoring26%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bearsted
Get answers to common questions about playing Bearsted and what to expect.
How difficult is Bearsted for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bearsted challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bearsted?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6122 yards. The back tees extend to 6476.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bearsted?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Bearsted and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6476.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bearsted 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 Bearsted strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6476.0 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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