24% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Drumlins Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
East Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East, 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 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for East
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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 | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about East.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sdadey@drumlins.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
800 Nottingham Road
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leonard Macomber
Opened
1928
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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 East, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where imprecise approaches on tough holes spark score trouble. Back nine echoes front pressure but demands extra steadiness from higher slope rating.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716213 yards5681 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 514 | 336 | 413 | 408 | 177 | 360 | 205 | 333 | 3213 | 416 | 325 | 180 | 470 | 345 | 404 | 171 | 314 | 375 | 3000 | 6213 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715428 yards4963 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.2Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.1 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.1 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 422 | 334 | 359 | 358 | 163 | 285 | 119 | 287 | 2749 | 370 | 303 | 143 | 410 | 315 | 347 | 143 | 306 | 342 | 2679 | 5428 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715949 yards5440 metersCR 68.8Bogey 90.5Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 459 | 508 | 335 | 394 | 395 | 169 | 332 | 128 | 323 | 3043 | 408 | 314 | 170 | 444 | 336 | 394 | 157 | 312 | 371 | 2906 | 5949 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for East
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Aim13%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for East
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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54% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
57% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Aim15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For Gold tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
52% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control25%
Alignment12%
74% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
44% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
50% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring14%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment10%
60% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy20%
Visualization12%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
81% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
54% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring20%
Alignment10%
44% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
51% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about East
Get answers to common questions about playing East and what to expect.
How difficult is East for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, East challenges consistency. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at East?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5820 yards. The back tees extend to 6213.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at East?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is East and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6213.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is East and how should I play it?
East 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 East strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6213.0 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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