Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Derby Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
75
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Derby Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Derby 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Derby Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Flop | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Derby Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
133 Shakespeare St, Derby DE24 9HD, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Derby Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 67102, USGA, Red, Women
67102, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 549 | 159 | 418 | 418 | 515 | 373 | 170 | 418 | 3420 | 400 | 379 | 136 | 418 | 418 | 515 | 373 | 180 | 462 | 3281 | 6701 |
67102, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 475 | 138 | 376 | 351 | 449 | 320 | 157 | 369 | 2986 | 351 | 357 | 136 | 376 | 351 | 449 | 320 | 170 | 418 | 2928 | 5914 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Derby 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 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileFlop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Derby Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Derby Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Sand
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Derby Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Derby Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Derby Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Derby Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Derby Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Derby Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6308 yards. The back tees extend to 6701.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Derby Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Derby Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6701.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Derby Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Derby Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 6701.0 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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