61% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Precision20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Copthorne Golf Club (1004451)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
147
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
Copthorne Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Copthorne, 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 24%Precision 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 11%
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.
15.9
Average HCP
7.8
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Copthorne
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range43 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Copthorne.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@copthornegolfclub.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
Borers Arms Rd, Copthorne, Crawley RH10 3LL, UK
Course Description
Copthorne Golf Club is a golf club located in the Sussex countryside, offering challenging play for golfers of every skill level. It provides membership options, society packages, and visitor facilities.
golf • golf club • membership • societies • visitors • golf course • recreation • sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1892
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(140 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 Copthorne, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2015
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots from many par fours and threes, while par fives repeat with reach-or-layup choices risking extra strokes on errors.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726654 yards6084 metersCR 71.5Bogey 93.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 520 | 192 | 329 | 397 | 482 | 186 | 530 | 436 | 3433 | 349 | 395 | 156 | 529 | 397 | 180 | 467 | 362 | 386 | 3221 | 6654 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726346 yards5803 metersCR 69.9Bogey 91.4Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 500 | 177 | 319 | 375 | 472 | 175 | 517 | 416 | 3302 | 329 | 381 | 141 | 480 | 382 | 170 | 447 | 338 | 376 | 3044 | 6346 |
R
Red 2015 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735831 yards5332 metersCR 73.2Bogey 102.3Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 454 | 165 | 304 | 338 | 417 | 142 | 418 | 399 | 2986 | 285 | 333 | 126 | 460 | 376 | 160 | 436 | 326 | 343 | 2845 | 5831 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Copthorne
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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Red 2015 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For Red 2015 tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Red 2015 tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Copthorne
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Copthorne. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length 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 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par from Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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52% match
For Red 2015 tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Red 2015 tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For Red 2015 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
58% match
For Red 2015 tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red 2015 tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red 2015 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Precision16%
91% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring21%
Precision17%
72% match
For Red 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Trajectory12%
63% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
24% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started29% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Trajectory15%
75% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
84% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Precision14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Aim21%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy15%
Alignment12%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim14%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring21%
Dispersion10%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Copthorne
Get answers to common questions about playing Copthorne and what to expect.
How difficult is Copthorne for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Copthorne challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Copthorne?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6242 yards. The back tees extend to 6654.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Copthorne?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Copthorne and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6654.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Copthorne and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Copthorne strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6654.0 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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