42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colchester Golf Club (1004286)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Colchester Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colchester, 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 25%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Precision 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.
19.2
Average HCP
12.2
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colchester
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Colchester.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@colchestergolfclub.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
21 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5AU, UK
Course Description
Colchester Golf Club has been voted the No.1 golf course in North Essex. Our beautiful, tree-lined, 18-hole course was founded in 1907, designed by none other than 5-times Open Champion James Braid.With a pleasant terrain, short walks between green and tee, and a sunny climate, this is a lovely place to be and to play golf, reflected by the Club hosting numerous prestigious events such as the Essex Open (PGA), the Essex Amateur Championship, the East Anglian Amateur Championship and the prestigious Eastern Region PGA Championship and the Eastern Region Championship Pro-Am.The club is owned and run by its membership for the benefit of the members and the local community.The club has an excellent and challenging 18-hole golf course, a nine hole academy course, a 300 yard full driving range complete with PGA professional coaches and a Pro Shop including a full swing studio.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1907
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(152 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 Colchester, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating iron tests on par fours and carry demands on par threes, with front nine ramping pressure through peak difficulty ratings to heighten par protection needs.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 696076 yards5556 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 522 | 328 | 174 | 369 | 409 | 372 | 143 | 440 | 3094 | 315 | 386 | 415 | 169 | 317 | 431 | 150 | 390 | 409 | 2982 | 6076 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705359 yards4900 metersCR 71.7Bogey 100.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 452 | 288 | 159 | 318 | 366 | 312 | 102 | 409 | 2694 | 275 | 367 | 372 | 141 | 295 | 396 | 106 | 325 | 388 | 2665 | 5359 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735718 yards5229 metersCR 73.8Bogey 103.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 468 | 303 | 164 | 342 | 393 | 355 | 117 | 421 | 2891 | 302 | 386 | 392 | 153 | 305 | 418 | 130 | 368 | 373 | 2827 | 5718 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746076 yards5556 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.1Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.2 · Slope 137
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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 522 | 328 | 174 | 369 | 409 | 372 | 143 | 440 | 3094 | 315 | 386 | 415 | 169 | 317 | 431 | 150 | 390 | 409 | 2982 | 6076 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colchester
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Yellow tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Visualization23%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control18%
Trajectory18%
10 Week Flagship Program for Colchester
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colchester. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Yellow tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started15% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
45% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Precision11%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
55% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
42% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion15%
Alignment11%
47% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy23%
Green Reading15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started15% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
Aim23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment11%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Stroke21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started26% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control50%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
30% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Colchester
Get answers to common questions about playing Colchester and what to expect.
How difficult is Colchester for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Colchester technically exacting. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colchester?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5718 yards. The back tees extend to 6076.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colchester?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Colchester and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6076.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Colchester and how should I play it?
Colchester 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 Colchester strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6076.0 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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