Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club (1005835)

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Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

203

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

Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club, 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 17%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.

19.8
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

reception@elfordleigh.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

Elfordleigh Hotel, Colebrook Rd, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 5EB, UK

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Links

Architect

J.H. Taylor

Opened

1932

Google Reviews

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4.2(800 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 Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on many par threes and short par fours plus reachable par fives, where precision lapses trigger bogeys or worse amid the stern slope pressure.
W

White Tee

Gender: MalePar 695671 yards5186 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.7Slope 128

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 127

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434543444353335534443469
Handicap
Yardage381134399463278162354431388299013619915748449613635838233326815671

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club

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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% match to course practice profile
75% match
For Red tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
Precision14%

12 Week Flagship Program for Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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68% match
For Red tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
62% match
For Alternate tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
65% match
For Alternate tees

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Alternate tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Alternate tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%

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26% match
For Yellow tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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65% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
59% match
For Yellow tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%

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45% match
For White tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
78% match
For White tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Precision16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5340 yards. The back tees extend to 5671.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club?

With a course rating of 68.9 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 Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5671.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club 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 Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5671.0 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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