Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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
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
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 Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
reception@elfordleigh.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Elfordleigh Hotel, Colebrook Rd, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 5EB, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
J.H. Taylor
Opened
1932
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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
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 134 | 399 | 463 | 278 | 162 | 354 | 431 | 388 | 2990 | 136 | 199 | 157 | 484 | 496 | 136 | 358 | 382 | 333 | 2681 | 5671 |
Alternate Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 111 | 386 | 438 | 261 | 149 | 311 | 382 | 350 | 2746 | 106 | 166 | 154 | 431 | 486 | 126 | 328 | 335 | 328 | 2460 | 5206 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 107 | 354 | 420 | 246 | 144 | 305 | 360 | 318 | 2619 | 104 | 171 | 141 | 405 | 464 | 122 | 341 | 331 | 311 | 2390 | 5009 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 127 | 391 | 455 | 274 | 150 | 353 | 410 | 371 | 2907 | 122 | 177 | 159 | 457 | 479 | 131 | 346 | 376 | 329 | 2576 | 5483 |
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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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedGet close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Leisure Club
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 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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