56% match
For Red 2019 tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Crook Golf Club (1004744)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Crook Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crook, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Crook
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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 | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Crook.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@crookgolfclub.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
Crook DL15, UK
Course Description
Crook Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Crook, County Durham, England. Established in 1919, the club offers a challenging course with a variety of holes set against views of the Durham and North Yorkshire countryside, welcoming both members and visitors. The site highlights course guides, local rules, handicap charts, and a range of visitor facilities including dress code guidance and green fees. The club emphasizes tradition, attire standards, and a pro-shop service with contact details for inquiries and bookings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1919
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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 Crook, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady grind of reachable par fours mixed with punchy par threes and reachable par fives that test back nine resolve with rising difficulty.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695965 yards5454 metersCR 69.5Bogey 93.9Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 178 | 399 | 196 | 378 | 357 | 164 | 317 | 485 | 2785 | 410 | 198 | 397 | 523 | 350 | 139 | 348 | 470 | 345 | 3180 | 5965 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685778 yards5283 metersCR 68.5Bogey 92.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 170 | 391 | 182 | 366 | 344 | 158 | 304 | 464 | 2677 | 401 | 193 | 391 | 514 | 337 | 132 | 342 | 458 | 333 | 3101 | 5778 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685015 yards4586 metersCR 70.3Bogey 98.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 242 | 165 | 363 | 168 | 304 | 298 | 123 | 291 | 373 | 2327 | 392 | 148 | 339 | 434 | 316 | 124 | 340 | 363 | 232 | 2688 | 5015 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Crook
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 profile51% match
For Red 2019 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Red 2019 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
38% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Crook
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crook. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
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Get Started70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Red 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
79% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
53% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
25% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment15%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion26%
Scoring14%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion24%
Scoring17%
86% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Visualization12%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
51% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
54% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Precision11%
Dispersion11%
43% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Trajectory26%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Crook
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Crook
Get answers to common questions about playing Crook and what to expect.
How difficult is Crook for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Crook challenges consistency. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Crook?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5490 yards. The back tees extend to 5965.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Crook?
With a course rating of 69.5 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 Crook and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5965.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Crook 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 Crook strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5965.0 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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