60% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Drift Golf Club (1005358)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
222
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
The Drift Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Drift, 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 26%Distance Control 23%Precision 20%Aim 15%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.
19.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Drift
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Drift.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@driftgolfclub.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
The Drift, East Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 5HD, UK
Course Description
The Drift Golf Club is a golf and events venue located in East Horsley, Surrey, renowned for its championship golf course, driving range, and flexible spaces for weddings, corporate meetings, and other events. It offers membership options, coaching and tuition through its professional shop, and hosts society and open golf events. The venue emphasizes a scenic course with facilities suitable for weddings, conferences, and celebrations, attracting both local and visiting guests in Surrey and the south of England.
golf course • driving range • trackman • golf membership • corporate events • weddings venue • conference venue • golf coaching • pro shop • golf tuition • society events • surrey golf • east horsley • guest events • golf • leisure • hospitality • sports • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Sandow/Henry Cotton
Opened
1975
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(248 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 The Drift, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron accuracy on short par fours and many par threes that pressure birdie makes. Scoring risks build from scattered approach shots and missed short putts on reachable greens.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 675044 yards4612 metersCR 64.5Bogey 83.7Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 42.3 · Slope 100
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 317 | 124 | 186 | 365 | 243 | 360 | 408 | 146 | 2423 | 462 | 160 | 306 | 262 | 300 | 212 | 117 | 334 | 468 | 2621 | 5044 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726456 yards5903 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 372 | 182 | 304 | 478 | 313 | 441 | 493 | 247 | 3275 | 546 | 191 | 351 | 330 | 364 | 310 | 141 | 410 | 538 | 3181 | 6456 |
Y
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726107 yards5584 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 360 | 164 | 274 | 471 | 273 | 423 | 478 | 192 | 3064 | 534 | 180 | 332 | 314 | 334 | 297 | 133 | 399 | 520 | 3043 | 6107 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705044 yards4612 metersCR 69.0Bogey 97.1Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 317 | 124 | 186 | 365 | 243 | 360 | 408 | 146 | 2423 | 462 | 160 | 306 | 262 | 300 | 212 | 117 | 334 | 468 | 2621 | 5044 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725447 yards4981 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 344 | 128 | 266 | 408 | 292 | 376 | 425 | 160 | 2683 | 469 | 166 | 313 | 294 | 324 | 244 | 123 | 342 | 489 | 2764 | 5447 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Drift
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading9%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Dispersion18%
15 Week Flagship Program for The Drift
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Drift. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For Red tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
70% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
48% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Mechanics15%
20% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Blue 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 Started66% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
57% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
50% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim31%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy15%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim14%
Accuracy12%
50% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
36% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
57% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy17%
Precision9%
55% match
For White tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
49% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Drift
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 The Drift
Get answers to common questions about playing The Drift and what to expect.
How difficult is The Drift for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Drift challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Drift?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5750 yards. The back tees extend to 6456.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Drift?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Drift and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6456.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Drift 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 The Drift strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6456.0 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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