61% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Boldon Golf Club (1001899)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Boldon Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Boldon, 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 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 13%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Boldon
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Boldon.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@boldongolfclub.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
Dipe Lane, East Boldon, Tyne and Wear NE36 0PQ, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Vardon
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(58 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 Boldon, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par three dominant course delivers nonstop tee to green pressure where iron control sets up putts and any stray shot risks bogey chains on every hole.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 563390 yards3100 metersCR 59.1Bogey 75.8Slope 90
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 36.9 · Slope 86
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 38.9 · Slope 94
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 56 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 121 | 111 | 82 | 127 | 246 | 220 | 126 | 226 | 1509 | 220 | 265 | 121 | 142 | 252 | 241 | 165 | 250 | 225 | 1881 | 3390 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726112 yards5589 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 320 | 138 | 142 | 256 | 374 | 495 | 471 | 423 | 2895 | 359 | 543 | 139 | 352 | 392 | 289 | 202 | 443 | 498 | 3217 | 6112 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 643390 yards3100 metersCR 60.0Bogey 82.8Slope 97
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 39.8 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 43.0 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 121 | 111 | 82 | 127 | 246 | 220 | 126 | 226 | 1509 | 220 | 265 | 121 | 142 | 252 | 241 | 165 | 250 | 225 | 1881 | 3390 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735593 yards5114 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 316 | 117 | 130 | 235 | 394 | 433 | 416 | 397 | 2688 | 280 | 489 | 135 | 346 | 341 | 277 | 167 | 421 | 449 | 2905 | 5593 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Boldon
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
78% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
49% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Boldon
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Boldon. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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58% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started81% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
46% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Alignment11%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
Precision13%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
54% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
84% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started78% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment37%
Scoring27%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion37%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Scoring22%
Precision22%
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Get Started75% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision41%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment29%
Aim24%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Dispersion12%
70% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Boldon
Get answers to common questions about playing Boldon and what to expect.
How difficult is Boldon for mid-handicap golfers?
Boldon is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Boldon?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4751 yards. The back tees extend to 6112.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Boldon?
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Boldon and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6112.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Boldon and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Boldon strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6112.0 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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