44% match
For Red 2017 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brett Vale Golf Club (1002478)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Brett Vale Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brett Vale, 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 24%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brett Vale
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brett Vale.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@brettvalegolf.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
Noaks Rd, Ipswich IP7 5LR, UK
Course Description
Brett Vale Golf Club is a golf club located in Raydon, Suffolk, surrounded by Constable Country. The 18-hole course offers a challenge to players of all ages and handicaps, with first-class facilities, including a golf club room, bar, and restaurant.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1993
Google 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 Brett Vale, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par three tests mixed with mid length par fours that pressure iron placement, while par fives add layup choices risking bogey on misses. Elite play thrives by avoiding big numbers on the toughest ranked stretches.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705844 yards5344 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.5 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 198 | 310 | 180 | 424 | 271 | 540 | 347 | 320 | 3079 | 112 | 322 | 172 | 456 | 320 | 372 | 171 | 517 | 323 | 2765 | 5844 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705560 yards5084 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.3Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.0 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 182 | 295 | 166 | 406 | 255 | 528 | 331 | 310 | 2954 | 106 | 303 | 164 | 440 | 272 | 352 | 158 | 510 | 301 | 2606 | 5560 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705083 yards4648 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 168 | 286 | 117 | 371 | 242 | 504 | 298 | 260 | 2715 | 95 | 294 | 132 | 351 | 248 | 343 | 132 | 479 | 294 | 2368 | 5083 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brett Vale
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 profile46% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring26%
Aim22%
54% match
For Red 2017 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Brett Vale
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brett Vale. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
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 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Trajectory28%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
42% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment29%
Precision13%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy26%
14% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
60% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Aim19%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started42% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring28%
Aim21%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
65% 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%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Scoring12%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Precision22%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Brett Vale
Get answers to common questions about playing Brett Vale and what to expect.
How difficult is Brett Vale for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Brett Vale technically exacting. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brett Vale?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5464 yards. The back tees extend to 5844.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brett Vale?
With a course rating of 68.7 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 Brett Vale and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5844.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Brett Vale 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 Brett Vale strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5844.0 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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