52% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Precision19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bellingham Golf Club (1001367)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Bellingham Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bellingham, 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 31%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Dispersion 16%Aim 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.
15.4
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bellingham
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bellingham.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
clubhouse@bellinghamgolfclub.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
Bellingham, Hexham NE48, UK
Course Description
Bellingham Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf facility located in Bellingham, Northumberland. Established in 1893, it markets itself as Northumberland’s friendliest golf club and offers visitors and members access to its course, fixtures, and golf-related activities. The club provides visitors information, tee bookings, and facilities around a traditional countryside golf experience with links to open competitions and club championships. It is based in Bellingham, NE48 2DT, northeast England, serving local and visiting golfers with a focus on a welcoming community atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1893
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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 Bellingham, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four battles where tee position unlocks short game chances but misses spark bogey risks, with par fives adding layup decisions amid high overall difficulty from ratings.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706093 yards5571 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 270 | 334 | 120 | 338 | 359 | 403 | 574 | 185 | 2950 | 382 | 530 | 347 | 365 | 151 | 406 | 428 | 160 | 374 | 3143 | 6093 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705872 yards5369 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.2Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 267 | 301 | 116 | 334 | 355 | 396 | 546 | 170 | 2847 | 376 | 523 | 344 | 354 | 130 | 401 | 382 | 155 | 360 | 3025 | 5872 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715190 yards4746 metersCR 71.6Bogey 100.4Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 265 | 329 | 103 | 331 | 316 | 332 | 425 | 165 | 2587 | 371 | 493 | 268 | 297 | 125 | 305 | 378 | 116 | 250 | 2603 | 5190 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bellingham
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bellingham
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bellingham. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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66% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
82% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
80% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
45% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment15%
Accuracy12%
73% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Aim11%
84% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
84% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring23%
Precision20%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring30%
Trajectory30%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started53% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
68% 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%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring12%
Aim12%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Aim12%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
40% match
For Red tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
69% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
43% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
51% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bellingham
Get answers to common questions about playing Bellingham and what to expect.
How difficult is Bellingham for mid-handicap golfers?
Bellingham presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bellingham?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5642 yards. The back tees extend to 6093.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bellingham?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Bellingham and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6093.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bellingham and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Bellingham strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6093.0 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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