Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Dunstable Downs.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Dunstable Downs.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Whipsnade Rd, Dunstable, Kensworth, Dunstable LU6 2NB, UK
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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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1906
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Curated selection of drills based on Dunstable Downs hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunstable Downs and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6267.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
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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