55% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cirencester Golf Club (1004083)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Cirencester Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cirencester, 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 24%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 18%Dispersion 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.
18.8
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cirencester
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cirencester.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@cirencestergolfclub.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
Cheltenham Rd, Bagendon, Cirencester GL7 7BH, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1910
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⭐4.4(176 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 Cirencester, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron placement repeatedly on a heavy diet of par fours where par fives tempt birdies but high slope turns slight misses into bogey risks.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716235 yards5701 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 142 | 531 | 366 | 278 | 306 | 369 | 339 | 208 | 2832 | 455 | 197 | 533 | 153 | 418 | 412 | 297 | 503 | 435 | 3403 | 6235 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716028 yards5512 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 137 | 521 | 350 | 265 | 298 | 360 | 329 | 198 | 2742 | 452 | 194 | 529 | 139 | 414 | 386 | 283 | 490 | 399 | 3286 | 6028 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735630 yards5148 metersCR 73.3Bogey 103.9Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 122 | 506 | 307 | 250 | 295 | 349 | 318 | 167 | 2589 | 444 | 173 | 459 | 118 | 405 | 350 | 274 | 454 | 364 | 3041 | 5630 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cirencester
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 profile57% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading13%
22% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Cirencester
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cirencester. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Alignment13%
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Get Started47% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For Yellow tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
22% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Aim17%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Aim17%
27% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
53% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
85% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
26% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
57% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring29%
Aim26%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
Aim19%
65% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring23%
Aim23%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cirencester
Get answers to common questions about playing Cirencester and what to expect.
How difficult is Cirencester for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cirencester challenges consistency. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cirencester?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5932 yards. The back tees extend to 6235.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cirencester?
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cirencester and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6235.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cirencester and how should I play it?
Cirencester is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Cirencester strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6235.0 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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