23% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Church Stretton Golf Club ( 1004054)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Church Stretton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Church Stretton, 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 24%Precision 20%Aim 15%Dispersion 12%
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
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Church Stretton
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Church Stretton.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@churchstrettongolfclub.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
Church Stretton SY6, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1898
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⭐4.3(361 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 Church Stretton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers frequent short par fours mixed with many par threes forcing tight iron play from tees and after drives where poor contact risks bogey chains from recoveries.This course delivers frequent short par fours mixed with many par threes forcing tight iron play from tees and after drives where poor contact risks bogey chains from recoveries.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 664993 yards4566 metersCR 64.6Bogey 84.8Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 179 | 112 | 167 | 422 | 193 | 359 | 242 | 260 | 356 | 2290 | 310 | 438 | 166 | 358 | 366 | 320 | 242 | 323 | 180 | 2703 | 4993 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 664872 yards4455 metersCR 64.2Bogey 84.0Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.2 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 177 | 109 | 163 | 421 | 186 | 335 | 241 | 232 | 338 | 2202 | 307 | 435 | 174 | 355 | 362 | 317 | 240 | 313 | 167 | 2670 | 4872 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674558 yards4168 metersCR 66.6Bogey 92.5Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 44.5 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 170 | 96 | 147 | 384 | 157 | 325 | 240 | 162 | 324 | 2005 | 280 | 429 | 156 | 342 | 358 | 308 | 215 | 302 | 163 | 2553 | 4558 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Church Stretton
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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Church Stretton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Church Stretton. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Yellow tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
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For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
46% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
50% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment20%
Dispersion16%
58% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
79% match
For Red 2017 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
52% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment12%
83% match
For Red 2017 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
85% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Aim20%
78% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
33% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
Precision17%
20% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
65% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Scoring20%
Dispersion11%
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For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
74% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Aim22%
80% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
72% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
44% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy30%
Aim11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Church Stretton
Get answers to common questions about playing Church Stretton and what to expect.
How difficult is Church Stretton for mid-handicap golfers?
Church Stretton presents a demanding test. The 109.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 64.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Church Stretton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4776 yards. The back tees extend to 4993.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Church Stretton?
With a course rating of 64.6 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Church Stretton and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4993.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Church Stretton 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 Church Stretton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 109.0 and yardage reaching 4993.0 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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