Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cavendish Golf Club (1003526)

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

207

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

Cavendish Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cavendish, 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

Scoring 29%Distance Control 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%

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.

19.4
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cavendish

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Cavendish.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

proshop@cavendishgolfclub.com

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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

Watford Rd, Buxton SK17 6XF, UK

Course Description

Cavendish is recognised as one of the finest golf courses in Britain offering a great golfing experience for all.Situated in Buxton, Derbyshire, Cavendish was opened in 1925 and designed Dr Alister MacKenzie, whose list of courses includes the iconic Augusta National, Home of the Masters. Cavendish is regarded by experts to be MacKenzie's ‘Inspiration for Augusta' and it's easy to see why. With undulating fairways, sloping greens and well thought out hazards, there are many holes at Cavendish that definitely mirror many of those found at Augusta National.Cavendish has been voted as a Top 100 UK Golf course for the past 4 years, and was voted as a Top 100 Fun Course to play in 2018. Cavendish is thought by many to be quite possibly the best layout in the world under 6000 yards, offering ‘sheer golfing enjoyment'.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

68

Type

Parkland

Architect

Alister MacKenzie

Opened

1925

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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 Cavendish, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precision on short par threes and varied par fours, where iron misses spike bogey risks especially on the tougher back nine.
W

White Tee

Gender: MalePar 685701 yards5213 metersCR 68.5Bogey 91.5Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444344443344443534343468
Handicap
Yardage361312281113422413310390141274342340334918049211839716343329585701

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cavendish

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 profile
72% match
For Red tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Red tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control27%
Precision15%
33% match
For Red tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%

13 Week Flagship Program for Cavendish

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cavendish. 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.

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Week 43 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–97 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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64% match
For Red tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Red tees

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%

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57% match
For Red Composite tees

Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy21%
Alignment7%
70% match
For Red Composite tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Red Composite tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Red Composite tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Red Composite tees

Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%

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63% match
For White Composite tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For White Composite tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
64% match
For White Composite tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White Composite tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%

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54% match
For Yellow tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
50% match
For Yellow tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
51% match
For Yellow tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
68% match
For Yellow tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Yellow tees

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Yellow tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control30%
Alignment12%

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60% match
For Yellow tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Yellow tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cavendish

Get answers to common questions about playing Cavendish and what to expect.

How difficult is Cavendish for mid-handicap golfers?

Cavendish presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cavendish?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5412 yards. The back tees extend to 5701.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cavendish?

With a course rating of 68.6 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 Cavendish and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5701.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Cavendish 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 Cavendish strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5701.0 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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