28% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bovey Castle Hotel (1002024)
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Bovey Castle Hotel Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bovey Castle Hotel, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bovey Castle Hotel
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bovey Castle Hotel.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@boveycastle.com
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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
Dartmoor National Park, North Bovey, Newton Abbot TQ13 8RE, UK
Course Description
Bovey Castle is a luxurious 5-star hotel and resort located in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, offering fine dining, spa treatments, golf, and elegant accommodations. It is part of the Eden Hotel Collection and is renowned as a destination for weddings, family escapes, and upscale meetings, with a focus on high-end hospitality and countryside experiences. The property sits at North Bovey within 275 acres of Dartmoor countryside and provides luxury lodging, spa facilities, and golf alongside multiple dining venues. The hotel emphasizes sustainability and awards, positioning itself as a premier countryside luxury retreat in southwest England.
dartmoor national park hotel • devon luxury hotel • spa hotel • golf resort • wedding venue • private lodges • family friendly luxury • fine dining • eden hotel collection • five star hotel • luxury accommodations • heritage hotel england • award winning hotel • luxury golf • Elan Spa • Great Western Grill • Smith’s Brasserie • exclusive use • countryside retreat • luxury hotel • resort • golf course • spa • family activities • conference facilities • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
J.F. Abercomby
Opened
1929
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(1302 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 Bovey Castle Hotel, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron accuracy tests from packed short par fours, building score pressure on back nine's tougher par four runs. Par threes pile on short game risks amid chances for easy pars.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 685165 yards4723 metersCR 66.1Bogey 88.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 227 | 319 | 104 | 423 | 363 | 129 | 300 | 345 | 119 | 2329 | 444 | 401 | 141 | 258 | 260 | 347 | 290 | 315 | 380 | 2836 | 5165 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715165 yards4723 metersCR 71.5Bogey 101.5Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.4 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 227 | 319 | 104 | 423 | 363 | 129 | 300 | 345 | 119 | 2329 | 444 | 401 | 141 | 258 | 260 | 347 | 290 | 315 | 380 | 2836 | 5165 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735664 yards5179 metersCR 74.3Bogey 107.0Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.5 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 365 | 124 | 470 | 377 | 137 | 355 | 384 | 147 | 2616 | 484 | 403 | 155 | 292 | 275 | 365 | 300 | 360 | 414 | 3048 | 5664 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bovey Castle Hotel
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 profile42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% 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%
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bovey Castle Hotel
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bovey Castle Hotel. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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69% match
For Yellow tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring29%
Accuracy20%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch long distances, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Aim22%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Dispersion21%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion11%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim37%
Distance Control15%
Precision11%
15% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For Red tees
Set up par or better, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
69% 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%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision18%
Trajectory12%
44% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
71% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
48% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
76% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment31%
Accuracy27%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
70% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bovey Castle Hotel
Get answers to common questions about playing Bovey Castle Hotel and what to expect.
How difficult is Bovey Castle Hotel for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bovey Castle Hotel challenges consistency. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bovey Castle Hotel?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5414 yards. The back tees extend to 5664.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bovey Castle Hotel?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Bovey Castle Hotel and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5664.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bovey Castle Hotel and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Bovey Castle Hotel strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 5664.0 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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