Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Berkhamsted.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Berkhamsted, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Berkhamsted.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
steve@berkhamstedgc.co.uk
Resident Professionals
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Head Golf Professional
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The Common, Berkhamsted HP4 2QB, UK
Berkhamsted Golf Course sits in an area of oustanding natural beauty, its fairways flanked by gorse, heather and trees.There are no man-made bunkers here and only natural hazards which provide a unique challenge that over the years has tested the best amateurs and club golfers alike. If you enjoy beautiful countryside and a great test of golf, you will love playing at Berkhamsted.Berkhamsted Golf Club is a member's club which combines traditions with a modern outlook.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1890
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Berkhamsted, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2015
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 153 | 455 | 301 | 273 | 293 | 137 | 371 | 294 | 268 | 2545 | 269 | 108 | 311 | 406 | 118 | 346 | 446 | 311 | 214 | 2529 | 5074 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 170 | 504 | 350 | 320 | 297 | 142 | 466 | 335 | 316 | 2900 | 294 | 125 | 362 | 423 | 135 | 392 | 488 | 342 | 304 | 2865 | 5765 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 194 | 540 | 387 | 337 | 330 | 157 | 489 | 360 | 348 | 3142 | 308 | 141 | 378 | 435 | 164 | 393 | 510 | 383 | 329 | 3041 | 6183 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
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"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Berkhamsted hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Berkhamsted. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent mid iron length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Berkhamsted and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Berkhamsted challenges consistency. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5628 yards. The back tees extend to 6183.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 76.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6183.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6183.0 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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