Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dereham Golf Club (1005111)

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

190

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Dereham Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dereham, 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 27%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%

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
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Dereham

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Dereham.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Quebec Rd, Dereham NR19 2DS, UK

Course Description

Dereham Golf Club is a private golf facility located in Dereham, Norfolk, offering a full golf course experience with member and visitor play. Established in 1934, the club provides various membership categories, societal and group bookings, and open events, along with dining and clubhouse facilities. The site emphasizes golfing activities, club governance, and event scheduling, serving local residents and visiting golfers in the Norfolk region.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Opened

1930

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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 Dereham, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests that pressure iron placement for pars, with long par fives forcing layup choices that risk doubles for beginners. Short threes provide birdie looks but overall slope demands error-free position play to match bogey pace.
W

White Tee

Gender: MalePar 716270 yards5733 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.1Slope 128

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444434354534544343671
Handicap
Yardage306548132340437387364187385308630650514444652034438316037631846270

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dereham

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 profile
38% match
For Yellow tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For Yellow tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

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49% match
For Yellow tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For Yellow tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Dispersion13%

12 Week Flagship Program for Dereham

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dereham. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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45% match
For Yellow tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For Yellow tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
76% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
57% match
For Yellow tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Yellow tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees

Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Yellow tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
71% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Precision14%

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76% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For White tees

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control26%
Visualization20%
31% match
For White tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For White tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%

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58% match
For White tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring30%
Alignment17%
64% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Yellow Women tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%

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45% match
For Yellow Women tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
76% match
For Yellow Women tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Yellow Women tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For Yellow Women tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring32%
Alignment25%
81% match
For Yellow Women tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Dereham

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 Dereham

Get answers to common questions about playing Dereham and what to expect.

How difficult is Dereham for mid-handicap golfers?

Dereham presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dereham?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6184 yards. The back tees extend to 6270.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Dereham?

With a course rating of 70.3 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 Dereham and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6270.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Dereham 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 Dereham strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6270.0 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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