Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bigbury Golf Club (1001538)

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Bigbury-On-Sea, DEV, United Kingdom
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.

17.1
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bigbury

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bigbury.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

enquiries@bigburygolfclub.co.uk

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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

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

Google Reviews

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4.7(146 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 Bigbury, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red Alternate

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through medium par four approaches and par five layups where front nine tougher ratings force careful play to limit bogey piles while back nine offers slight relief for scoring pushes.
W

White Tee

Gender: MalePar 706011 yards5496 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.6Slope 127

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123

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Par443534355363544434343470
Handicap
Yardage456375161497200353216497471322623052034935236414627814040627856011

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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% match to course practice profile
41% match
For Red Alternate tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%

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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.

Weeks 1–27 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Cup More Often Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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66% match
For Red Alternate tees

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Red Alternate tees

Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red Alternate tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
78% match
For Red Alternate tees

Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Aim12%

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29% match
For Red - 2019 tees

Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Red - 2019 tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment23%

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69% match
For Red - 2019 tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Red - 2019 tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Dispersion20%
70% match
For Red - 2019 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%

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54% match
For White tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy27%
Visualization10%
72% match
For White tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Yellow tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
64% match
For Yellow tees

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Yellow tees

Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
68% match
For Yellow tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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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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