Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bowling Green Country Club
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
North Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
aengley@bowlinggreencc.com
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Facilities
Location
838 Bowling Green Road
Course Description
Bowling Green Country Club offers a premier golfing experience enhanced by innovative technology such as the Shark Experience. This includes state-of-the-art golf carts equipped with features like pro tips, shot tracers, yardage information, live sports, music streaming, and cashless payments. Located in Bowling Green, the club provides members and guests with a modern and engaging atmosphere for both recreation and social gatherings.
golf • country club • sports • entertainment • technology • recreation
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lyinwood Morrison
Opened
1982
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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 North, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 355 | 392 | 167 | 550 | 430 | 351 | 163 | 498 | 3243 | 407 | 369 | 179 | 384 | 365 | 329 | 534 | 204 | 350 | 3121 | 6364 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 290 | 369 | 100 | 491 | 372 | 316 | 148 | 382 | 2785 | 280 | 328 | 171 | 367 | 354 | 315 | 465 | 166 | 339 | 2785 | 5570 |
SILVER Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.8 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 38.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 140 | 163 | 189 | 84 | 343 | 227 | 150 | 130 | 327 | 1753 | 210 | 170 | 97 | 209 | 195 | 162 | 336 | 134 | 181 | 1694 | 3447 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 341 | 378 | 160 | 496 | 392 | 345 | 158 | 484 | 3079 | 397 | 343 | 174 | 374 | 359 | 321 | 526 | 181 | 344 | 3019 | 6098 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for North
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedConsistent mid iron length, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at North
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 North
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?
North is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4906 yards. The back tees extend to 6364.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 North and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6364.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is North and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6364.0 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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