52% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Caldy Golf Club (1003209)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Caldy Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Caldy, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Caldy
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Caldy.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@caldygolfclub.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
Links Hey Rd, Caldy, Birkenhead, Wirral CH48 1NB, UK
Course Description
Caldy Golf Club is a private members golf club located on the Wirral Peninsula, offering a coastal links-style course with views across the River Dee to Wales. The club hosts significant competitive events, including Open Regional Qualifying on behalf of the R&A, and features USGA-spec greens with robust drainage to support year-round play. The course combines links, parkland, and heathland style holes, providing a challenging yet scenic experience for golfers of all abilities. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a complete golf experience at this distinguished club.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1906
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⭐4.6(185 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 Caldy, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four battles where iron accuracy manages scoring risks. Par fives create birdie tension but amplify trouble from wayward drives or seconds.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726740 yards6163 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.2Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.7 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 182 | 404 | 340 | 542 | 415 | 548 | 153 | 429 | 3403 | 190 | 532 | 439 | 350 | 401 | 356 | 407 | 157 | 505 | 3337 | 6740 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735813 yards5315 metersCR 74.8Bogey 105.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 141 | 307 | 307 | 401 | 371 | 451 | 114 | 366 | 2809 | 168 | 509 | 419 | 317 | 357 | 332 | 383 | 137 | 382 | 3004 | 5813 |
B
Brown Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684126 yards3773 metersCR 64.8Bogey 90.8Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 46.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 116 | 233 | 226 | 256 | 264 | 295 | 105 | 281 | 2032 | 119 | 256 | 305 | 246 | 269 | 293 | 276 | 86 | 244 | 2094 | 4126 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745783 yards5288 metersCR 74.5Bogey 105.3Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 147 | 325 | 274 | 467 | 324 | 452 | 129 | 369 | 2853 | 171 | 498 | 414 | 317 | 344 | 337 | 347 | 100 | 402 | 2930 | 5783 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Caldy
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
15 Week Flagship Program for Caldy
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Caldy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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66% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
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Get Started39% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy30%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
18% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For Red tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
47% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim24%
Dispersion20%
62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started81% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
70% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Precision23%
Aim21%
45% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy24%
Alignment12%
49% match
For Brown tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Brown tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
65% match
For Brown tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
66% match
For Brown tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
39% match
For Brown tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
66% match
For Brown tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Brown tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
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Get Started84% match
For Brown tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Brown tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision25%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Brown tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Brown tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Brown tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
73% match
For Brown tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Brown tees
Dial in aim, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Brown tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
66% match
For Brown tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Brown tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
29% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment11%
Precision11%
36% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Caldy
Get answers to common questions about playing Caldy and what to expect.
How difficult is Caldy for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Caldy technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Caldy?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5433 yards. The back tees extend to 6740.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Caldy?
With a course rating of 73.3 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Caldy and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6740.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Caldy 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 Caldy strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6740.0 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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