37% match
For Red 2017 tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Canterbury Golf Club (1003348)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Canterbury Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Canterbury, 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%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Canterbury
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Canterbury.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@canterburygolfclub.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
Littlebourne Rd, Scotland Hills, Canterbury CT1 1TW, UK
Course Description
Canterbury Golf Club is a golf course located in Kent, England, designed by Harry Colt. It has 18 holes, a driving range, and a full bar and restaurant. The club offers lessons, has a pro shop, and buggies are available for hire. It is a member of the Women in Golf Charter and has a strong focus on sustainability.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Colt
Opened
1927
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 Canterbury, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of wedge control and putt conversion on short par fours where back nine heightens trouble risk through steeper challenge.
B
Blue - Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 673974 yards3634 metersCR 62.4Bogey 84.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 41.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 43.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 134 | 217 | 252 | 99 | 216 | 381 | 113 | 328 | 2001 | 281 | 79 | 280 | 216 | 182 | 218 | 264 | 128 | 325 | 1973 | 3974 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716017 yards5502 metersCR 70.4Bogey 95.2Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 154 | 383 | 366 | 150 | 363 | 498 | 135 | 477 | 2978 | 427 | 167 | 354 | 373 | 310 | 377 | 370 | 185 | 476 | 3039 | 6017 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715330 yards4874 metersCR 72.4Bogey 104.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 139 | 313 | 314 | 145 | 315 | 434 | 128 | 404 | 2604 | 374 | 161 | 357 | 321 | 253 | 349 | 363 | 145 | 403 | 2726 | 5330 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Canterbury
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Set a target, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Canterbury
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Canterbury. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring18%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Red 2017 tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim12%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started56% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring30%
Aim13%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision18%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision20%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue - Men tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Blue - Men tees
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
59% match
For Blue - Men tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Blue - Men tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
20% match
For Blue - Men tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
20% match
For Blue - Men tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury
Get answers to common questions about playing Canterbury and what to expect.
How difficult is Canterbury for mid-handicap golfers?
Canterbury presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Canterbury?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4996 yards. The back tees extend to 6017.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Canterbury?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Canterbury and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6017.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Canterbury 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 Canterbury strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6017.0 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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