Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chart Hills Golf Club (1003629)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Chart Hills Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Chart Hills, 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 Chart Hills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Chart Hills.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@charthills.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Biddenham, Bedford MK40, UK
Course Description
Situated in the heart of the Garden of England, Chart Hills is an award winning course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Sitting in the High Weald of Kent, the course and clubhouse are easily accessible from major routes into the county and Ashford International Station is just a 20 minute drive away. An ideal situation for weddings and private functions, Chart Hills enjoys quiet, uninterrupted views across its 200 acres of parkland course complete with Oak woodlands and lakes.Chart Hills is recognised as a course which offers diversity and challenge all laid out in a stunning location in Biddenden. Sir Nick Faldo designed Chart Hills in 1993 and the course has matured into one of the finest in the South of England.At Chart Hills we take great pleasure in providing a friendly, professional service with attention to detail in order to ensure we surpass your expectations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Nick Faldo
Opened
1993
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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 Chart Hills, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Oaks 2018
Blue - 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 568 | 441 | 167 | 391 | 488 | 302 | 205 | 401 | 347 | 3310 | 411 | 156 | 529 | 417 | 373 | 406 | 499 | 139 | 413 | 3343 | 6653 |
Oaks 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 150
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 601 | 455 | 180 | 422 | 517 | 312 | 231 | 431 | 363 | 3512 | 445 | 209 | 556 | 430 | 383 | 475 | 527 | 144 | 443 | 3612 | 7124 |
Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 404 | 133 | 356 | 458 | 280 | 181 | 361 | 326 | 3002 | 399 | 139 | 485 | 385 | 341 | 384 | 482 | 120 | 384 | 3119 | 6121 |
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 363 | 112 | 330 | 436 | 230 | 134 | 348 | 276 | 2711 | 384 | 126 | 410 | 354 | 305 | 364 | 428 | 75 | 346 | 2792 | 5503 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Chart Hills
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profilePitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Chart Hills
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Chart Hills. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedPinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Chart Hills
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 Chart Hills
Get answers to common questions about playing Chart Hills and what to expect.
How difficult is Chart Hills for mid-handicap golfers?
Chart Hills is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 153.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Chart Hills?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6314 yards. The back tees extend to 7124.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Chart Hills?
With a course rating of 76.2 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 Chart Hills and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7124.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Chart Hills 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 Chart Hills strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 153.0 and yardage reaching 7124.0 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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