Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cambridge Meridian Golf Club (1003245)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Cambridge National Golf Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cambridge National Golf, 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 Cambridge National Golf
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cambridge National Golf.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
meridian@golfsocieties.com
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Facilities
Location
Comberton Rd, Toft, Cambridge CB23 2RY, UK
Course Description
Cambridge Meridian Golf Club is a premier golf facility located near Cambridge, East Anglia. The club features a 210-acre site designed by Ryder Cup players Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, acclaimed as one of their top UK course designs, offering a challenging and enjoyable round. It provides a full range of facilities including a clubhouse, tuition, a course tour, practice facilities, a pro shop, dining and events, and welcomes visitors, societies, and corporate golf days. The organization promotes memberships, junior golf, and various social and competitive activities, with additional information hosted on its site and marketing materials.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clive Clark, Peter Alliss
Opened
1994
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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 Cambridge National Golf, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 317 | 111 | 471 | 150 | 465 | 333 | 283 | 362 | 2749 | 406 | 258 | 441 | 305 | 364 | 172 | 355 | 108 | 455 | 2864 | 5613 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 363 | 156 | 527 | 196 | 526 | 388 | 361 | 413 | 3241 | 482 | 297 | 554 | 367 | 413 | 214 | 415 | 162 | 526 | 3430 | 6671 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 340 | 135 | 500 | 192 | 505 | 371 | 326 | 389 | 3047 | 447 | 280 | 486 | 338 | 381 | 198 | 386 | 134 | 495 | 3145 | 6192 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 317 | 111 | 471 | 150 | 465 | 333 | 283 | 362 | 2749 | 406 | 258 | 441 | 305 | 364 | 172 | 355 | 108 | 455 | 2864 | 5613 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cambridge National Golf
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 profileHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Cambridge National Golf
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cambridge National Golf. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 29.0
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cambridge National Golf
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 Cambridge National Golf
Get answers to common questions about playing Cambridge National Golf and what to expect.
How difficult is Cambridge National Golf for mid-handicap golfers?
Cambridge National Golf is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cambridge National Golf?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6142 yards. The back tees extend to 6671.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cambridge National Golf?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cambridge National Golf and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6671.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cambridge National Golf 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 Cambridge National Golf strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6671.0 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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