Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Brailsford.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
66
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brailsford, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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Brailsford Golf Course is a nine-hole (with potential future expansion to an 18-hole layout) par 36 course set in Brailsford, Derbyshire. The course measures 3116 yards and features lakes that come into play on several holes. In addition to the course, the facility offers 15 undercover floodlit driving range bays and PGA Professional tuition including video swing analysis. The site also promotes pay-and-play for individuals as well as opportunities for societies, competitions, and corporate golf days, aiming to provide an enjoyable golfing experience for all players.
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Holes
12
Par
45
Type
Parkland
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Brailsford hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Brailsford hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Brailsford hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Brailsford hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Brailsford hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 profileControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brailsford. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Brailsford and what to expect.
Brailsford is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 45.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 45, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 45 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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