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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 21%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.

17.2
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

manager@bandcgc.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

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

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bedford And County, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four and three tests up front for safe pars and birdies while back nine lengthens par fours to pressure drives and approaches with bigger bogey threats on tight layouts.
R

Red Tee

Gender: MalePar 685590 yards5111 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.0Slope 118

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.5 · Slope 109

Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127

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Par434434443335434443443568
Handicap
Yardage323157360392122397355307148256145641211436033044012534344930295590

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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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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–147 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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65% match
For Yellow tees

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion21%
Accuracy19%

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55% match
For Yellow tees

Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Yellow tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
49% match
For White tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
35% match
For White tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%

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49% match
For Red tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Red tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Precision22%
Distance Control14%

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56% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
76% match
For Red tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
43% match
For Yellow tees

Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control10%
49% match
For Yellow tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

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81% match
For Yellow tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
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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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