60% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birley Wood Golf Centre (1001627)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
36
36 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
147
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
Birley Wood Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birley Wood Course, 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 11%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Birley Wood Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Birley Wood Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
7 Birley Ln, Sheffield S12 3BP, UK
Course Description
At SIV, we believe in the benefit of being active and enjoying life. SIV is part of Sheffield City Trust. We were created in 1990 to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Sheffield. We are focussed on inspiring people to be active, to enjoy sociable activities with friends and to deliver a lasting legacy of venues built for the 1991 World Student Games. As a charity, our not-for-profit status means that any surplus is reinvested in improving our venues and activities to ensure that we are here for the communities we serve. Since 1990, we have invested around £50m in improving our facilities and reaching more local communities with our activities.
health • wellbeing • community engagement • active lifestyle • sports venues • charity • social activities • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
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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 Birley Wood Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test on short par fours where mistimed approaches spark bogey chains, especially upfront with tougher ratings pressuring steady short game saves.This course plays like a precision test on short par fours where mistimed approaches spark bogey chains, especially upfront with tougher ratings pressuring steady short game saves.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695838 yards5338 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 363 | 276 | 501 | 157 | 611 | 168 | 273 | 356 | 3100 | 376 | 323 | 114 | 367 | 159 | 438 | 368 | 218 | 375 | 2738 | 5838 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695415 yards4951 metersCR 66.1Bogey 86.7Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.8 · Slope 104
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 354 | 269 | 455 | 150 | 541 | 159 | 264 | 348 | 2895 | 371 | 281 | 108 | 358 | 141 | 432 | 306 | 153 | 370 | 2520 | 5415 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705074 yards4640 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 348 | 219 | 444 | 144 | 424 | 155 | 260 | 342 | 2684 | 365 | 275 | 104 | 350 | 117 | 427 | 250 | 146 | 356 | 2390 | 5074 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birley Wood Course
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 36 Programs
% match to course practice profile79% match
For Yellow tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Set up par or better, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Trajectory18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Birley Wood Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Birley Wood Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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72% match
For Yellow tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring12%
34% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
20% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment19%
63% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started34% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
78% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision13%
60% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion25%
Precision18%
38% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Dispersion10%
59% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
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Get Started80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
54% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision31%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim29%
Distance Control14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Birley Wood Course
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 Birley Wood Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Birley Wood Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Birley Wood Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Birley Wood Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birley Wood Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5456 yards. The back tees extend to 5838.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Birley Wood Course?
With a course rating of 67.9 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Birley Wood Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5838.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Birley Wood Course and how should I play it?
Birley Wood Course is designed as a Links 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 Birley Wood Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5838.0 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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