26% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Visualization40%
Dispersion13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Darrington Golf Club (1011271)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Darrington Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Darrington 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Aim 21%Precision 18%Alignment 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.
18.7
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Darrington Golf Club
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Darrington Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sales@midyorkshiregolfclub.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
Pontefract WF8, UK
Course Description
Darrington Golf Club is a private Yorkshire golf club featuring an 18-hole course just over 6,300 yards, designed by Steve Marnoch. Located near Pontefract and Wakefield, it offers a modern 23-bay driving range, a Trackman Range, and on-site pro shop, with facilities for weddings, conferences, and corporate events. The club emphasizes a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and high-quality hospitality for members and visitors alike. Its central location in West Yorkshire makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Doncaster, York, and surrounding towns.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1993
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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 Darrington Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of iron placement on par fours with front side heightening bogey chances through steeper demands while back offers slight relief in scoring pressure.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716395 yards5848 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 420 | 520 | 442 | 150 | 386 | 369 | 484 | 349 | 3477 | 315 | 411 | 463 | 320 | 329 | 434 | 153 | 344 | 149 | 2918 | 6395 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715936 yards5428 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 384 | 495 | 355 | 138 | 373 | 339 | 448 | 318 | 3199 | 305 | 385 | 478 | 286 | 301 | 378 | 140 | 327 | 137 | 2737 | 5936 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725445 yards4979 metersCR 72.0Bogey 103.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 344 | 441 | 348 | 132 | 367 | 333 | 411 | 283 | 2924 | 305 | 340 | 430 | 286 | 301 | 292 | 150 | 280 | 137 | 2521 | 5445 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Darrington 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
79% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Darrington Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Darrington Golf Club. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
83% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
44% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Precision14%
79% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
Aim23%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Scoring13%
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Get Started41% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
66% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring12%
54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Precision20%
Dispersion20%
59% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Aim14%
78% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Aim15%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Aim12%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Aim11%
73% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
63% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy13%
Alignment12%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Visualization18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Dispersion12%
94% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Darrington Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Darrington Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Darrington Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Darrington Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Darrington Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5920 yards. The back tees extend to 6395.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Darrington Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Darrington Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6395.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Darrington Golf Club and how should I play it?
Darrington Golf Club 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 Darrington Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6395.0 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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