Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Branshaw Golf Club (1002360)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Branshaw Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Branshaw, 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 Branshaw
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Branshaw.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
admin@branshawgolfclub.co.uk
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Location
Keighley BD22, UK
Course Description
Branshaw Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located in Bronte country near Keighley, West Yorkshire. The course is a historic design by James Braid and Dr Alister Mackenzie, offering scenic views and traditional Yorkshire hospitality for visitors and golfing groups. The club emphasizes visitor and member bookings and features a clubhouse with catering options, hosting events and functions. It is situated at Branshaw Moor, Sykes Head, Keighley, BD22 7ES, with open access for golf enthusiasts and organized groups.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 203 | 362 | 357 | 355 | 156 | 322 | 282 | 362 | 2791 | 409 | 223 | 504 | 169 | 476 | 445 | 340 | 368 | 203 | 3137 | 5928 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 193 | 335 | 353 | 346 | 152 | 289 | 276 | 359 | 2684 | 388 | 217 | 499 | 154 | 437 | 441 | 335 | 362 | 157 | 2990 | 5674 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 180 | 310 | 313 | 296 | 147 | 286 | 270 | 319 | 2452 | 335 | 173 | 411 | 149 | 406 | 378 | 258 | 354 | 141 | 2605 | 5057 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Branshaw
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Branshaw
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Branshaw. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Branshaw
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 Branshaw
Get answers to common questions about playing Branshaw and what to expect.
How difficult is Branshaw for mid-handicap golfers?
Branshaw is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Branshaw?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5492 yards. The back tees extend to 5928.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Branshaw?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Branshaw and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5928.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Branshaw and how should I play it?
Branshaw 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 Branshaw strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5928.0 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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