74% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bedford Golf & Tennis Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
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Bedford Golf & Tennis Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bedford Golf & Tennis Club, 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%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 15%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.
20.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bedford Golf & Tennis Club
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bedford Golf & Tennis Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
535 Cantitoe St, Bedford, NY 10506, USA
Course Description
Bedford Golf and Tennis Club is a private golf and tennis facility located in Bedford, New York. The club features tennis courts and a golf course, offering member events, employment opportunities, and environmental initiatives as part of its community footprint. It provides contact information and historical context about the club, with the site operated under Clubessential. Located at 535 Cantitoe Street, Bedford, NY 10506, the club emphasizes a traditional athletic environment and member-focused amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Dye
Opened
1891
Google Reviews
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⭐5.0(5 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 Bedford Golf & Tennis Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests repeated tee positioning on short par fours to enable wedge irons, while par fives pressure layup choices amid front nine's greater overall demand, raising bogey risks without sharp recovery skills.This course tests repeated tee positioning on short par fours to enable wedge irons, while par fives pressure layup choices amid front nine's greater overall demand, raising bogey risks without sharp recovery skills.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735389 yards4928 metersCR 72.6Bogey 104.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 332 | 135 | 433 | 125 | 302 | 378 | 392 | 441 | 2808 | 122 | 303 | 165 | 413 | 277 | 313 | 444 | 266 | 278 | 2581 | 5389 |
R
Red Alternate Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725317 yards4862 metersCR 72.2Bogey 103.7Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 332 | 135 | 433 | 125 | 302 | 378 | 320 | 441 | 2736 | 122 | 303 | 165 | 413 | 277 | 313 | 444 | 266 | 278 | 2581 | 5317 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736181 yards5652 metersCR 77.9Bogey 112.5Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 57.1 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.4 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 386 | 187 | 466 | 174 | 350 | 379 | 397 | 479 | 3130 | 133 | 321 | 172 | 512 | 390 | 405 | 514 | 315 | 289 | 3051 | 6181 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bedford Golf & Tennis Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
43% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bedford Golf & Tennis Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bedford Golf & Tennis Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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78% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Precision15%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
64% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion23%
Scoring22%
33% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
75% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
54% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy15%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
55% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Aim12%
65% match
For Red Alternate tees
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red Alternate tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red Alternate tees
Open up and fly, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Red Alternate tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Red Alternate tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
23% match
For Red Alternate tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision33%
Trajectory27%
76% match
For Red Alternate tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Red Alternate tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
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Get Started69% match
For Red Alternate tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red Alternate tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red Alternate tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Red Alternate tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Golf & Tennis Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bedford Golf & Tennis Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bedford Golf & Tennis Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bedford Golf & Tennis Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 147.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bedford Golf & Tennis Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5749 yards. The back tees extend to 6181.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bedford Golf & Tennis Club?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 Bedford Golf & Tennis Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6181.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bedford Golf & Tennis Club and how should I play it?
Bedford Golf & Tennis Club 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 Golf & Tennis Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 6181.0 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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