30% match
For Red Winter tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Durham City Golf Club (1005512)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Durham City Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Durham City, 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 25%Aim 21%Distance Control 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Durham City
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Durham City.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@durhamcitygolf.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
Rosebay Rd, Langley Moor, Durham DH7, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1887
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⭐4.5(239 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 Durham City, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Winter
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a quick precision test packed with short par fours that tempt birdies but hide bogey risks on tough indexes, forcing elite control on approaches and greens to pile up under par rounds.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654149 yards3794 metersCR 64.1Bogey 89.9Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 65 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 121 | 282 | 295 | 137 | 281 | 101 | 248 | 238 | 2098 | 209 | 356 | 197 | 240 | 324 | 98 | 267 | 179 | 181 | 2051 | 4149 |
B
Blue Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654155 yards3799 metersCR 64.3Bogey 89.9Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 65 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 121 | 282 | 295 | 137 | 281 | 248 | 238 | 209 | 2206 | 356 | 107 | 197 | 240 | 324 | 98 | 267 | 179 | 181 | 1949 | 4155 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725607 yards5127 metersCR 72.8Bogey 104.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 54.1 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 129 | 363 | 396 | 150 | 407 | 115 | 357 | 322 | 2710 | 323 | 455 | 291 | 354 | 428 | 135 | 346 | 294 | 271 | 2897 | 5607 |
R
Red Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725611 yards5131 metersCR 72.8Bogey 104.5Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 52.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 129 | 363 | 396 | 150 | 407 | 357 | 322 | 323 | 2918 | 455 | 119 | 291 | 354 | 428 | 135 | 346 | 294 | 271 | 2693 | 5611 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Durham City
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 profile55% match
For Red Winter tees
Beat streaks, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control11%
50% match
For Red Winter tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
38% match
For Red Winter tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
10 Week Flagship Program for Durham City
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Durham City. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Red Winter tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion21%
42% match
For Red Winter tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
66% match
For Red Winter tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Red Winter tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim16%
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Get Started60% match
For Red Winter tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red Winter tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red Winter tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Red Winter tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Red Winter tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Red Winter tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Red Winter tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Red Winter tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Red Winter tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision29%
Scoring11%
42% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control14%
Dispersion12%
51% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim43%
Precision15%
Dispersion10%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
17% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim13%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
42% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
33% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
68% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control12%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim24%
Accuracy12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Blue Winter tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
69% match
For Blue Winter tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring16%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Durham City
Get answers to common questions about playing Durham City and what to expect.
How difficult is Durham City for mid-handicap golfers?
Durham City is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Durham City?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4880 yards. The back tees extend to 5611.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Durham City?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Durham City and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5611.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Durham City and how should I play it?
Durham City 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 Durham City strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5611.0 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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