Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cleeve Hill Golf Club (1004168)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Cleeve Hill Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cleeve Hill Golf Club, 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 Cleeve Hill Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cleeve Hill Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@cleevehillgolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham GL52 3PW, UK
Course Description
Cleeve Hill Golf Club is an Old Tom Morris designed golf course located in the heart of the Cotswolds near Cheltenham. The course offers public access with a layout described as stunning and featuring expansive views of the surrounding countryside. It hosts visitors, groups, and societies, with amenities including booking for tee times, green fees, a pro shop, and clubhouse facilities. The club emphasizes a warm welcome to members and visitors alike, highlighting notable rankings and local hospitality.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1902
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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 Cleeve Hill Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 558 | 351 | 288 | 493 | 353 | 137 | 409 | 389 | 403 | 3381 | 267 | 349 | 389 | 488 | 442 | 153 | 193 | 400 | 386 | 3067 | 6448 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 306 | 288 | 433 | 344 | 127 | 401 | 361 | 384 | 3172 | 219 | 341 | 382 | 435 | 436 | 145 | 185 | 390 | 378 | 2911 | 6083 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 273 | 230 | 408 | 338 | 118 | 336 | 325 | 364 | 2842 | 193 | 335 | 330 | 385 | 428 | 105 | 146 | 390 | 362 | 2674 | 5516 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cleeve Hill Golf Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Cleeve Hill Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cleeve Hill Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cleeve Hill Golf Club
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 Cleeve Hill Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cleeve Hill Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cleeve Hill Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cleeve Hill Golf Club challenges consistency. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cleeve Hill Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5982 yards. The back tees extend to 6448.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cleeve Hill Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cleeve Hill Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6448.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cleeve Hill Golf Club 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 Cleeve Hill Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6448.0 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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