45% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bridport And West Dorset Golf Club (1002547)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Bridport And West Dorset Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bridport And West Dorset, 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%Aim 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.
18.7
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bridport And West Dorset
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bridport And West Dorset.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@bridportgolfclub.org.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
Burton Rd, Bridport DT6 4PS, UK
Course Description
Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Dorset, founded in 1891 and noted as the oldest club in the county. Located along the Jurassic Coast, the championship course blends links and cliff-top terrain with expansive views of Lyme Bay, providing a challenging yet accessible experience for visitors and members. The club hosts a range of activities including societies, open competitions, and lessons, with a clubhouse facility and a storied local presence. The course is open to golfers in the region, with guidance on safety, etiquette, and local membership options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hawtree
Opened
1891
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(246 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 Bridport And West Dorset, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure on iron accuracy to par fours and threes with par fives pushing layup choices, where scoring risks build from green proximity misses shown in bogey rating.
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 716042 yards5525 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 380 | 524 | 161 | 516 | 119 | 228 | 348 | 350 | 3044 | 160 | 392 | 491 | 315 | 150 | 435 | 541 | 340 | 174 | 2998 | 6042 |
L
Light Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725674 yards5188 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.3Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 331 | 474 | 148 | 513 | 122 | 221 | 338 | 335 | 2852 | 99 | 389 | 452 | 305 | 143 | 429 | 519 | 324 | 162 | 2822 | 5674 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736042 yards5525 metersCR 75.4Bogey 105.7Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 380 | 524 | 161 | 516 | 119 | 228 | 348 | 350 | 3044 | 160 | 392 | 491 | 315 | 150 | 435 | 541 | 340 | 174 | 2998 | 6042 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bridport And West Dorset
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision20%
Dispersion11%
51% match
For Orange tees
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bridport And West Dorset
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bridport And West Dorset. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Orange tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Dispersion31%
Precision23%
17% match
For Orange tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
76% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
68% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
65% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started65% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Orange tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control22%
Aim12%
54% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
60% match
For Light Blue tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
61% match
For Light Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
61% match
For Light Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Light Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started66% match
For Light Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
45% match
For Light Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
36% match
For Light Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
37% match
For Light Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
45% match
For Light Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Light Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Light Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Light Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Light Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Light Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Light Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
72% match
For Light Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started72% match
For Light Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Light Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Precision14%
71% match
For Light Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
59% match
For Light Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Dispersion11%
49% match
For Orange tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For Orange tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Orange tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Orange tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Orange tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Orange tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
45% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started64% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Orange tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridport And West Dorset
Get answers to common questions about playing Bridport And West Dorset and what to expect.
How difficult is Bridport And West Dorset for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bridport And West Dorset challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bridport And West Dorset?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5858 yards. The back tees extend to 6042.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bridport And West Dorset?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Bridport And West Dorset and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6042.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bridport And West Dorset and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Bridport And West Dorset strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6042.0 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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