26% match
For Red 2017 tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bishopswood Golf Course (1001689)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Bishopswood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bishopswood Golf 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 29%Scoring 19%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%Precision 16%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bishopswood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bishopswood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bishopswoodgc.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
Bishopswood Ln, Tadley RG26 4AT, UK
Course Description
Eat, Play and Dine at Bishopswood Golf Course, located on the North Hampshire and West Berkshire border. Set in stunning countryside, our recently refurbished clubhouse offers superb meeting and leisure facilities and our 9-hole golf course challenges all the best golfers. Bishopswood makes the perfect venue for any business event or personal celebration. We can host from 8 to 170 guests in different suites. Whether you have a regular requirement for meeting facilities, an upcoming conference or are looking to celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary or birthday, we have two fully-equipped suites that will ensure guests and visitors receive a warm reception. We offer competitive rates and superb facilities. Our Amcrest Suite is situated downstairs with its own exclusive entrance and terrace. Offering versatility with its optional partitioned wall, the room can be split in two to provide a refreshment or break out space for meetings. Upstairs, our charming and elegant Oak Room is perfect for smaller meetings and gatherings. Seating up to 24 guests, it is located next to our main bar area. You'll find both of our freshly renovated suites air-conditioned and with natural lighting for your guests' comfort. The superb 9-hole course is carved through natural woodland and meandering water hazards and proves to be a suitable challenge for golfers of all standards. With so many facilities on site you are free to mix your golfing with lunch in the bar or restaurant or combine business with pleasure by using the function rooms. Bishopswood is situated in a quiet country setting but close enough to major transport routes. We are just 15 minutes from both the M3 and M4 motorways and have free parking on site. For more information call 0118 940 8600 and speak to our Events Coordinator. Golf Course | Room Hire - Meetings, Conferences, Weddings & Celebrations | Driving Range | Restaurant | Balcony Bar | Pro Shop | Golf Tuition
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
M.W. Phillips
Opened
1976
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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 Bishopswood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from long par fours and fives that hinge tee shots to approach irons, while short par fours tempt birdies but high slope rating flags risk on all shots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726350 yards5806 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 176 | 425 | 502 | 410 | 125 | 517 | 419 | 271 | 330 | 3175 | 176 | 425 | 502 | 410 | 125 | 517 | 419 | 271 | 330 | 3175 | 6350 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706070 yards5550 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.8Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 165 | 404 | 495 | 395 | 116 | 502 | 401 | 244 | 313 | 3035 | 165 | 404 | 495 | 395 | 116 | 502 | 401 | 244 | 313 | 3035 | 6070 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725528 yards5055 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.8Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 346 | 446 | 383 | 105 | 460 | 355 | 233 | 282 | 2764 | 154 | 346 | 446 | 383 | 105 | 460 | 355 | 233 | 282 | 2764 | 5528 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bishopswood Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
37% match
For Red 2017 tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bishopswood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bishopswood Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
16% match
For Red 2017 tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
53% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
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Get Started69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
77% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
82% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For Red 2017 tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim12%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Precision14%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion20%
Alignment19%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Aim13%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
34% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
47% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started50% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment12%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bishopswood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bishopswood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bishopswood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Bishopswood Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bishopswood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5939 yards. The back tees extend to 6350.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bishopswood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bishopswood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6350.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bishopswood Golf Course and how should I play it?
Bishopswood Golf Course 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 Bishopswood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6350.0 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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