Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bedford And County Golf Club (1001269)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
216
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
Bedford And County Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bedford And County, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bedford And County
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bedford And County.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@bandcgc.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Green Ln, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6ET, UK
Course Description
Bedford & County Golf Club is a private members club with a mature parkland golf course founded in 1912. Located in the village of Clapham on the northern outskirts of Bedford, Bedfordshire, it is recognised as one of the best courses in the county. The club offers visitor access, opens events, and a clubhouse with golf-related facilities, maintaining a welcoming environment for members and guests alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1921
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.5 · Slope 109
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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 157 | 360 | 392 | 122 | 397 | 355 | 307 | 148 | 2561 | 456 | 412 | 114 | 360 | 330 | 440 | 125 | 343 | 449 | 3029 | 5590 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 187 | 386 | 453 | 140 | 520 | 410 | 312 | 199 | 2949 | 550 | 439 | 145 | 386 | 360 | 465 | 178 | 354 | 481 | 3358 | 6307 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 167 | 374 | 444 | 133 | 510 | 403 | 308 | 179 | 2851 | 468 | 439 | 126 | 375 | 333 | 458 | 170 | 342 | 476 | 3187 | 6038 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 157 | 360 | 392 | 122 | 397 | 355 | 307 | 148 | 2561 | 456 | 412 | 114 | 360 | 330 | 440 | 125 | 343 | 449 | 3029 | 5590 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.0 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 167 | 374 | 444 | 133 | 510 | 403 | 308 | 179 | 2851 | 468 | 439 | 126 | 375 | 333 | 458 | 170 | 342 | 476 | 3187 | 6038 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bedford And County
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 profileFlop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Bedford And County
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bedford And County. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bedford And County
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford And County
Get answers to common questions about playing Bedford And County and what to expect.
How difficult is Bedford And County for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bedford And County challenges consistency. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bedford And County?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5948 yards. The back tees extend to 6307.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bedford And County?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bedford And County and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6307.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bedford And County and how should I play it?
Bedford And County 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 Bedford And County strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6307.0 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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