52% match
For Red 2017 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carholme Golf Club (1003382)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
37
37 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
152
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Carholme Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carholme, 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 22%Precision 20%Accuracy 15%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.
16.6
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carholme
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carholme.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Carholme Rd, Lincoln LN1 1SE, UK
Course Description
Carholme Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Lincolnshire, situated within the City of Lincoln boundary. The 18-hole parkland course offers a challenging yet rewarding experience with water hazards and tree-lined fairways, and features views of Lincoln Cathedral. The clubhouse provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere with dining options and catering for societies, along with a PGA professional offering golf lessons. The club offers a range of memberships, hosts competitions for seniors, ladies and men, and can accommodate corporate days and junior sections.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Links
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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 Carholme, 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 tee precision on mostly short par fours that reward safe play but bite on misses, with quick par threes and one longer par five adding stretch without overwhelming length.Block 6 raw:Short (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYPrecision, AccuracyYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Distance Control
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 685565 yards5089 metersCR 67.7Bogey 92.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 368 | 309 | 176 | 447 | 362 | 170 | 322 | 395 | 2810 | 405 | 119 | 359 | 290 | 338 | 122 | 504 | 181 | 437 | 2755 | 5565 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685379 yards4919 metersCR 66.7Bogey 90.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 361 | 302 | 169 | 440 | 329 | 144 | 292 | 388 | 2679 | 387 | 113 | 353 | 290 | 330 | 115 | 500 | 181 | 431 | 2700 | 5379 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705054 yards4621 metersCR 70.0Bogey 101.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 51.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 236 | 305 | 293 | 152 | 429 | 292 | 121 | 275 | 367 | 2470 | 369 | 99 | 346 | 286 | 326 | 107 | 463 | 171 | 417 | 2584 | 5054 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carholme
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 37 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
54% match
For Red 2017 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
12 Week Flagship Program for Carholme
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carholme. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision14%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
52% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment29%
Scoring27%
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Get Started61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
50% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
51% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
41% match
For White tees
Save par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading10%
56% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
35% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Scoring19%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron height, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
20% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim20%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control26%
Aim12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carholme
Get answers to common questions about playing Carholme and what to expect.
How difficult is Carholme for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Carholme technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carholme?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5310 yards. The back tees extend to 5565.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carholme?
With a course rating of 67.7 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Carholme and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5565.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Carholme and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Carholme strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5565.0 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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