63% match
For Winter Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chelmsford Golf Club (1003693)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Chelmsford Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Chelmsford, 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 26%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Chelmsford
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 Chelmsford.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
neil@chelmsfordgc.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
Widford Rd, Chelmsford CM2 9AP, UK
Course Description
Chelmsford Golf Club is a historic private members' golf club in Chelmsford, Essex, dating back to 1893. The parkland course is renowned as one of the county’s best and welcomes members, visitors, golf societies, and corporate events, with a warm, traditional club atmosphere. Located in central Essex near major routes (A12, A414, M25), it offers a well-maintained course year-round and a first-class pro shop, bar, restaurant, and administration team to ensure a smooth, enjoyable day. The club emphasizes hospitality, accessibility, and a strong heritage while providing facilities and events for golfers of all abilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Dunn
Opened
1893
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(87 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 Chelmsford, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Winter Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces power decisions on early par fives and par fours then shifts to touch control on short back nine holes where small errors lead to big score risks.
O
Old Course Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725483 yards5014 metersCR 72.8Bogey 103.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 450 | 194 | 271 | 370 | 407 | 96 | 325 | 434 | 2949 | 377 | 246 | 445 | 344 | 171 | 156 | 308 | 358 | 129 | 2534 | 5483 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725483 yards5014 metersCR 72.7Bogey 103.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 246 | 445 | 96 | 271 | 370 | 407 | 344 | 171 | 2752 | 377 | 450 | 194 | 325 | 434 | 156 | 308 | 358 | 129 | 2731 | 5483 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755889 yards5385 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.8Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.9 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 272 | 465 | 122 | 289 | 409 | 424 | 375 | 176 | 2939 | 403 | 480 | 212 | 345 | 462 | 170 | 351 | 378 | 149 | 2950 | 5889 |
W
Winter Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715634 yards5152 metersCR 73.3Bogey 104.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 248 | 459 | 101 | 278 | 382 | 398 | 362 | 171 | 2799 | 397 | 473 | 205 | 333 | 456 | 155 | 326 | 362 | 128 | 2835 | 5634 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Chelmsford
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 profile26% match
For Winter Black tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
82% match
For Winter Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Winter Black tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
9 Week Flagship Program for Chelmsford
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Chelmsford. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started64% match
For Winter Black tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
46% match
For Winter Black tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Winter Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Winter Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Winter Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Aim16%
69% match
For Winter Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Winter Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Winter Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
63% match
For Winter Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Winter Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Winter Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Precision14%
56% match
For Winter Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started65% match
For Winter Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Trajectory11%
54% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
69% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring20%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
56% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy21%
Aim15%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Accuracy11%
63% match
For Old Course Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
58% match
For Old Course Red tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment31%
Distance Control14%
38% match
For Old Course Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
66% match
For Old Course Red tees
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
57% match
For Old Course Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
18% match
For Old Course Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
70% match
For Old Course Red tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Red tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Precision21%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Chelmsford
Get answers to common questions about playing Chelmsford and what to expect.
How difficult is Chelmsford for mid-handicap golfers?
Chelmsford presents a demanding test. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Chelmsford?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5686 yards. The back tees extend to 5889.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Chelmsford?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Chelmsford and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5889.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5889.0 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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