61% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bishops Stortford Golf Club (1001670)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Bishops Stortford Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bishops Stortford, 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 28%Distance Control 26%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bishops Stortford
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 Bishops Stortford.
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
Dunmow Rd, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5HP, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1910
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⭐4.5(187 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 Bishops Stortford, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron accuracy into par four greens that dominate play, with par fives tempting aggressive lines but raising bogey risks on misses. Front nine tension builds higher from tougher relative demands, pushing early precision to protect the card.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716404 yards5856 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 367 | 485 | 186 | 425 | 506 | 349 | 167 | 363 | 3220 | 380 | 441 | 481 | 386 | 256 | 174 | 459 | 199 | 408 | 3184 | 6404 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706161 yards5634 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 360 | 476 | 175 | 414 | 496 | 332 | 149 | 354 | 3123 | 375 | 428 | 441 | 371 | 246 | 165 | 440 | 177 | 395 | 3038 | 6161 |
R
Red - 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735757 yards5264 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 331 | 462 | 170 | 394 | 472 | 316 | 130 | 332 | 2939 | 349 | 405 | 407 | 314 | 233 | 153 | 426 | 155 | 376 | 2818 | 5757 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bishops Stortford
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile25% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion22%
Aim14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bishops Stortford
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bishops Stortford. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
66% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
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Get Started66% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
71% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
60% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy21%
Visualization12%
64% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
64% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment16%
Aim13%
31% match
For White tees
Sink long putts, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
65% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control26%
Visualization20%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
72% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
59% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring20%
Trajectory15%
33% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
28% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
66% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
56% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
75% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy28%
Aim11%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion14%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring12%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bishops Stortford
Get answers to common questions about playing Bishops Stortford and what to expect.
How difficult is Bishops Stortford for mid-handicap golfers?
Bishops Stortford presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bishops Stortford?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6080 yards. The back tees extend to 6404.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bishops Stortford?
With a course rating of 71.2 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.
How long is Bishops Stortford and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6404.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bishops Stortford and how should I play it?
Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6404.0 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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