63% match
For Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clitheroe Golf Club (1004201)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Clitheroe Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Clitheroe, 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
Scoring 28%Distance Control 22%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
8.1
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Clitheroe
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Clitheroe.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@clitheroegolfclub.com
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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
Whalley Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1PP, UK
Course Description
Clitheroe Golf Club is a golf club and golf course located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, offering memberships, visitor offers, and open competitions. The course is designed by James Braid and features a stunning parkland layout with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1932
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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 Clitheroe, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests with back nine ramping up difficulty through tougher ratings, pressuring tee decisions and raising bogey risks for steady scoring.This course delivers repeated par four tests with back nine ramping up difficulty through tougher ratings, pressuring tee decisions and raising bogey risks for steady scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706523 yards5965 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 371 | 459 | 294 | 140 | 360 | 443 | 202 | 405 | 3137 | 381 | 431 | 460 | 519 | 182 | 401 | 315 | 158 | 539 | 3386 | 6523 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706380 yards5834 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.9Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 360 | 448 | 294 | 140 | 347 | 432 | 168 | 397 | 3049 | 371 | 422 | 447 | 519 | 182 | 397 | 315 | 152 | 526 | 3331 | 6380 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706175 yards5646 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.3Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 352 | 436 | 287 | 131 | 339 | 423 | 162 | 381 | 2958 | 361 | 389 | 437 | 509 | 177 | 379 | 309 | 142 | 514 | 3217 | 6175 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745640 yards5157 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.3Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 326 | 420 | 240 | 118 | 339 | 410 | 129 | 320 | 2732 | 330 | 368 | 432 | 460 | 132 | 336 | 259 | 132 | 459 | 2908 | 5640 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Clitheroe
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Clitheroe
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Clitheroe. 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
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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55% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Mechanics17%
46% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring17%
Trajectory12%
46% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
37% match
For Red tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
52% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Precision11%
56% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
46% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Red tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started37% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
59% match
For White tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
62% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
79% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading10%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
Aim20%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion18%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Scoring13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Precision16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Clitheroe
Get answers to common questions about playing Clitheroe and what to expect.
How difficult is Clitheroe for mid-handicap golfers?
Clitheroe presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Clitheroe?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6082 yards. The back tees extend to 6523.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Clitheroe?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Clitheroe and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6523.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Clitheroe and how should I play it?
Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6523.0 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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