80% match
For Red 2019 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Dispersion17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dunstable Downs Golf Club (1005475)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
27
27 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
143
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
Dunstable Downs Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dunstable Downs, 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 31%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 14%Dispersion 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dunstable Downs
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dunstable Downs.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@dunstabledownsgolf.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
Whipsnade Rd, Dunstable, Kensworth, Dunstable LU6 2NB, UK
Course Description
Dunstable Downs Golf Club is a historic golf facility located on the Chiltern Hills, set two miles southwest of Dunstable on Whipsnade Road. The club is renowned for its bracing downs air, panoramic views spanning seven counties, and high-quality downland turf nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It offers a course with a rich membership program, visitor access, and events, supported by PGA professionals and practice facilities. The site also highlights course information, memberships, and visitor services, with a focus on the club's heritage and community membership options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1906
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(258 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 Dunstable Downs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet testing iron reliability and tee accuracy repeatedly, with quick par threes pressing wedge control and par fives risking big numbers on mishits.Short par threes demand precise wedges while compact par fours reward strong drives into easy scoring positions.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706267 yards5731 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.3Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 164 | 594 | 340 | 151 | 371 | 381 | 440 | 119 | 3052 | 400 | 448 | 447 | 324 | 315 | 349 | 436 | 330 | 166 | 3215 | 6267 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705942 yards5433 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.1Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 150 | 591 | 337 | 145 | 336 | 359 | 402 | 105 | 2902 | 389 | 406 | 414 | 323 | 314 | 338 | 402 | 315 | 139 | 3040 | 5942 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725466 yards4998 metersCR 72.1Bogey 101.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 140 | 458 | 336 | 134 | 315 | 326 | 395 | 91 | 2614 | 327 | 377 | 408 | 314 | 313 | 312 | 373 | 305 | 123 | 2852 | 5466 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dunstable Downs
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 27 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started62% match
For Red 2019 tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Dunstable Downs
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dunstable Downs. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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55% match
For Red 2019 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
23% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control12%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring24%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
72% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control12%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
72% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunstable Downs
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunstable Downs and what to expect.
How difficult is Dunstable Downs for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Dunstable Downs technically exacting. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dunstable Downs?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5866 yards. The back tees extend to 6267.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dunstable Downs?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Dunstable Downs and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6267.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Dunstable Downs and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Dunstable Downs strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6267.0 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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