80% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Effingham Golf Club (1005803)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Effingham Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Effingham, 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 23%Precision 21%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Effingham
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are 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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Effingham.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sslinger@effinghamgolfclub.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
Guildford Rd, Effingham, Leatherhead KT24 5PZ, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
H. S. Colt
Opened
1927
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(166 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 Effingham, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron control on packed par fours plus reach choices on spread out par fives risking big scores without recovery skill.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716797 yards6215 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 297 | 328 | 169 | 458 | 403 | 171 | 606 | 421 | 3358 | 428 | 354 | 416 | 145 | 404 | 472 | 197 | 572 | 451 | 3439 | 6797 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736595 yards6030 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 493 | 297 | 328 | 169 | 458 | 403 | 171 | 553 | 386 | 3258 | 428 | 354 | 380 | 145 | 404 | 472 | 174 | 548 | 432 | 3337 | 6595 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706165 yards5637 metersCR 69.9Bogey 94.0Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 287 | 317 | 161 | 448 | 386 | 160 | 512 | 374 | 3086 | 407 | 343 | 358 | 138 | 366 | 425 | 160 | 491 | 391 | 3079 | 6165 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735848 yards5347 metersCR 74.2Bogey 106.1Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 275 | 313 | 148 | 435 | 381 | 143 | 479 | 375 | 2972 | 410 | 297 | 365 | 135 | 288 | 387 | 134 | 479 | 381 | 2876 | 5848 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Effingham
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
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Get Started36% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
15 Week Flagship Program for Effingham
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Effingham. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
63% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
66% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
73% match
For Black tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
35% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion41%
Precision38%
Scoring13%
42% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision26%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Accuracy12%
54% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
52% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision29%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion21%
Accuracy19%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Aim13%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
60% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Effingham
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Effingham
Get answers to common questions about playing Effingham and what to expect.
How difficult is Effingham for mid-handicap golfers?
Effingham presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Effingham?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6322 yards. The back tees extend to 6797.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Effingham?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Effingham and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6797.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Effingham and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Effingham strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6797.0 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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