44% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Diss Golf Club (1005182)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Diss Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Diss, 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 27%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Diss
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Diss.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@dissgolf.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
Stuston Rd, Diss IP21 4AA, UK
Course Description
Diss Golf Club operates a well-presented heathland golf course on the Suffolk/Norfolk border near Diss, offering visitor and member tee-time booking and a clubhouse with a bar and restaurant. The club emphasizes environmental responsibility and wildlife-friendly maintenance, aiming to provide a high-quality golf experience year-round with true-running greens. It serves visitors, clubs, and societies, and provides facilities for venue hire, events, and golf-related activities, with accessibility to Norwich, Ipswich, Thetford, and Bury St. Edmunds. The site also highlights memberships, junior programs, and a range of services from golf tuition to shop facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Suffolk
Opened
1903
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(146 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 Diss, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady precision grind where short par fours test drive accuracy and wedge control repeatedly, with longer ones spiking bogey risk if approaches falter.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 675557 yards5081 metersCR 66.8Bogey 86.9Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.1 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 171 | 460 | 356 | 144 | 340 | 332 | 167 | 396 | 315 | 2681 | 381 | 250 | 120 | 406 | 379 | 123 | 339 | 445 | 433 | 2876 | 5557 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696206 yards5675 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 209 | 517 | 426 | 161 | 354 | 368 | 177 | 417 | 337 | 2966 | 405 | 309 | 151 | 467 | 402 | 146 | 356 | 534 | 470 | 3240 | 6206 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725557 yards5081 metersCR 72.2Bogey 101.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 171 | 460 | 356 | 144 | 340 | 332 | 167 | 396 | 315 | 2681 | 381 | 250 | 120 | 406 | 379 | 123 | 339 | 445 | 433 | 2876 | 5557 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736034 yards5517 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.8 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 196 | 507 | 417 | 153 | 351 | 358 | 173 | 409 | 329 | 2893 | 394 | 300 | 141 | 456 | 392 | 136 | 348 | 523 | 451 | 3141 | 6034 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Diss
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
59% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading8%
78% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Diss
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Diss. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
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 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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47% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
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Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory17%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
41% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim24%
Precision24%
72% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision15%
Accuracy12%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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Get Started55% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy29%
Visualization8%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring32%
Accuracy26%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Precision12%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring22%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment15%
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Get Started77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
64% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
64% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
70% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
73% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim26%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Precision14%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
26% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
50% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
64% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Aim13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Diss
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 Diss
Get answers to common questions about playing Diss and what to expect.
How difficult is Diss for mid-handicap golfers?
Diss is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Diss?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5882 yards. The back tees extend to 6206.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Diss?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 Diss and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6206.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Diss 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 Diss strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6206.0 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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