57% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision46%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Ltd (1001295)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bedlingtonshire Golf 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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
11
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bedlingtonshire Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bedlingtonshire Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@bedlingtongolfclub.com
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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
Acorn Bank, Hartford Rd, Bedlington NE22 6AA, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Pennink
Opened
1972
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⭐4.8(184 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 Bedlingtonshire Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing power tests on par fives mixed with precision demands on varied par fours and threes where the steep slope magnifies small tee and approach mistakes into bigger score risks.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736754 yards6176 metersCR 73.6Bogey 99.7Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 483 | 489 | 454 | 380 | 374 | 182 | 503 | 351 | 222 | 3438 | 377 | 493 | 351 | 404 | 156 | 378 | 447 | 190 | 520 | 3316 | 6754 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 736579 yards6016 metersCR 72.6Bogey 98.1Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 480 | 446 | 369 | 366 | 175 | 493 | 343 | 213 | 3358 | 367 | 483 | 341 | 396 | 147 | 360 | 437 | 180 | 510 | 3221 | 6579 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684278 yards3912 metersCR 65.6Bogey 92.8Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 296 | 314 | 273 | 201 | 157 | 339 | 232 | 124 | 2206 | 227 | 318 | 239 | 249 | 132 | 197 | 273 | 102 | 335 | 2072 | 4278 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745606 yards5126 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 429 | 367 | 330 | 347 | 166 | 401 | 335 | 207 | 2948 | 277 | 404 | 281 | 322 | 135 | 290 | 392 | 166 | 391 | 2658 | 5606 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bedlingtonshire Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bedlingtonshire Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bedlingtonshire Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
35% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
28% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
40% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy37%
Visualization13%
71% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
58% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring15%
77% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Dispersion16%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
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Get Started33% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
37% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
58% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion13%
Aim12%
67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
40% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started35% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring15%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Precision13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
28% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
18% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedlingtonshire Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bedlingtonshire Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bedlingtonshire Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bedlingtonshire Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bedlingtonshire Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5516 yards. The back tees extend to 6754.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bedlingtonshire Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bedlingtonshire Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6754.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bedlingtonshire Golf Club and how should I play it?
Bedlingtonshire Golf 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 Bedlingtonshire Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6754.0 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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