Avoid bogeys, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Edgbaston Golf Club (1005786)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Edgbaston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Edgbaston, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Edgbaston
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Edgbaston.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
PeterFawcus@edgbastongc.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Church Rd, Birmingham B15, UK
Course Description
Established in 1896, we are one of the best private member golf clubs in the midlands, with an 18 hole course designed by H.S. Colt in a unique setting just one mile from the centre of Birmingham.Now taking applications for golf, corporate and social membership!Captain's Charities 2025/26 - Birmingham Hospice, Smart Works Birmingham & The Birmingham Big Art Project
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry S. Colt
Opened
1896
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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 Edgbaston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Women 2019
White 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 431 | 166 | 399 | 175 | 431 | 156 | 439 | 394 | 2951 | 456 | 288 | 369 | 378 | 165 | 315 | 280 | 521 | 405 | 3177 | 6128 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 355 | 126 | 248 | 135 | 296 | 106 | 302 | 252 | 2135 | 324 | 174 | 273 | 276 | 122 | 196 | 221 | 334 | 280 | 2200 | 4335 |
Red Women 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.3 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 394 | 139 | 338 | 145 | 371 | 119 | 392 | 368 | 2607 | 434 | 267 | 342 | 326 | 142 | 276 | 248 | 399 | 348 | 2782 | 5389 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Edgbaston
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 profileStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Edgbaston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Edgbaston. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Edgbaston
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 Edgbaston
Get answers to common questions about playing Edgbaston and what to expect.
How difficult is Edgbaston for mid-handicap golfers?
Edgbaston is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Edgbaston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5232 yards. The back tees extend to 6128.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Edgbaston?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Edgbaston and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6128.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Edgbaston 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 Edgbaston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6128.0 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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