Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Budock Vean Hotel (1002872)
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Budock Vean Hotel Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Budock Vean Hotel, 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.
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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 Budock Vean Hotel
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Budock Vean Hotel.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Budock Vean Hotel, Budock Vean Ln, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5LG, UK
Course Description
South West Tourism Awards + Cornwall Tourism Awards 2020/21 - Large Hotel of the Year - Silver AwardPrivately owned, 4* country house hotel and self catering cottages set in 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens on the banks of the Helford River, in Cornwall. The hotel also has its own James Braid designed golf course, a large indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, the Natural Health Spa and an award winning restaurant that specialises in local produce. A traditional hotel with an emphasis on personal, discreet service and stylish relaxation.The hotel has 55 en suite rooms and 4 self catering cottages with 2 to 4 bedrooms sleeping from 4-8 people. There are also 3 luxury 5 star gold award contemporary holiday homes, with full use of hotel facilities.
self-catering cottages • golf course • spa • fine dining • cornwall hotels • wedding venue • luxury stays • terrace restaurant • kayaking • boat trips • guest voucher • holiday cottages • dog-friendly stays • marina nearby • estate leisure • corporate events • country house hotel • self catering cottages • indoor swimming pool • spa services • local cuisine • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1922
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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 Budock Vean Hotel, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White - Women
Green (Winter Mats) - Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 171 | 232 | 326 | 406 | 156 | 482 | 224 | 139 | 2426 | 290 | 166 | 232 | 302 | 406 | 156 | 482 | 224 | 155 | 2413 | 4839 |
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 171 | 229 | 310 | 424 | 168 | 494 | 251 | 122 | 2445 | 273 | 161 | 227 | 291 | 391 | 156 | 481 | 239 | 113 | 2332 | 4777 |
White - Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 191 | 239 | 350 | 448 | 170 | 512 | 267 | 126 | 2631 | 300 | 167 | 229 | 315 | 426 | 180 | 573 | 254 | 148 | 2592 | 5223 |
Yellow - Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 178 | 237 | 345 | 446 | 168 | 510 | 261 | 124 | 2564 | 282 | 165 | 227 | 313 | 424 | 177 | 496 | 251 | 146 | 2481 | 5045 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Budock Vean Hotel
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.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Budock Vean Hotel
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Budock Vean Hotel. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
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)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCapitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Budock Vean Hotel
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 Budock Vean Hotel
Get answers to common questions about playing Budock Vean Hotel and what to expect.
How difficult is Budock Vean Hotel for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Budock Vean Hotel technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Budock Vean Hotel?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5000 yards. The back tees extend to 5223.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Budock Vean Hotel?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Budock Vean Hotel and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5223.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Budock Vean Hotel 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 Budock Vean Hotel strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5223.0 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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