Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bigbury Golf Club (1001538)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Bigbury Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bigbury, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bigbury
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bigbury.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
enquiries@bigburygolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Kingfisher House, 4 Hexdown Barns, Bigbury-on-Sea TQ7 4BB, United Kingdom
Course Description
Bigbury Golf Club is a multi-award winning, GolfMark accredited Top 100 course located in the South Hams. It offers breathtaking 360° scenery and a challenge for golfers of all abilities since 1923.
golf • golf course • south devon • golf club • golfing • coastal golf • clubhouse • events • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
J.H. Taylor
Opened
1923
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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 Bigbury, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Alternate
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 375 | 161 | 497 | 200 | 353 | 216 | 497 | 471 | 3226 | 230 | 520 | 349 | 352 | 364 | 146 | 278 | 140 | 406 | 2785 | 6011 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 337 | 158 | 487 | 196 | 353 | 200 | 494 | 456 | 3135 | 211 | 513 | 345 | 336 | 361 | 142 | 272 | 137 | 402 | 2719 | 5854 |
Red - 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 329 | 157 | 420 | 188 | 344 | 156 | 478 | 403 | 2930 | 175 | 448 | 343 | 318 | 360 | 140 | 268 | 135 | 401 | 2588 | 5518 |
Red Alternate Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 306 | 111 | 420 | 170 | 330 | 157 | 477 | 401 | 2808 | 163 | 439 | 330 | 312 | 358 | 138 | 253 | 128 | 382 | 2503 | 5311 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bigbury
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profilePinpoint flops, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSet sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Bigbury
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bigbury. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary 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 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bigbury
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 Bigbury
Get answers to common questions about playing Bigbury and what to expect.
How difficult is Bigbury for mid-handicap golfers?
Bigbury presents a demanding test. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bigbury?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5661 yards. The back tees extend to 6011.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bigbury?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Bigbury and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6011.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bigbury and how should I play it?
Bigbury 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 Bigbury strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6011.0 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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