58% match
For Green tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ellesborough Golf Club (1005857)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Ellesborough Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ellesborough, 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
Precision 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 21%Scoring 20%Alignment 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ellesborough
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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ellesborough.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@ellesboroughgolf.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
Wendover Rd, Aylesbury HP17 0TZ, UK
Course Description
Ellesborough Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf course located near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, set in the Chilterns. It welcomes members, visitors, and golf societies, offering a downland layout with chalk-based greens renowned for speed and accuracy. Founded in 1906, the club emphasizes year-round play with excellent drainage and scenic views across the Vale of Aylesbury. The course is marketed as a premier local destination for golf enthusiasts seeking a traditional English golf experience.
18-hole golf course • downland golf • chalk downland • buckinghamshire golf • chilterns views • golf societies • visitor green fees • club membership • historical golf club • golf in south east england • north of london golf • golf weekend breaks • golf lessons membership • greens with fast true greens • coaching for juniors and ladies • golf club • golf course • memberships • green fees • tee times • competitions • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1930
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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 Ellesborough, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise tee play on short par fours to unlock wedges, while high slope turns small errors into bogeys on par fives and threes.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715445 yards4979 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 454 | 373 | 323 | 134 | 293 | 346 | 153 | 348 | 2689 | 129 | 248 | 515 | 165 | 334 | 467 | 109 | 376 | 413 | 2756 | 5445 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716184 yards5655 metersCR 70.1Bogey 95.2Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 508 | 402 | 369 | 182 | 402 | 377 | 168 | 377 | 3122 | 139 | 298 | 520 | 175 | 380 | 528 | 119 | 426 | 477 | 3062 | 6184 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715739 yards5248 metersCR 73.9Bogey 106.0Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 494 | 381 | 348 | 158 | 346 | 333 | 128 | 365 | 2879 | 135 | 280 | 518 | 166 | 336 | 485 | 116 | 382 | 442 | 2860 | 5739 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715445 yards4979 metersCR 72.2Bogey 103.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 454 | 373 | 323 | 134 | 293 | 346 | 153 | 348 | 2689 | 129 | 248 | 515 | 165 | 334 | 467 | 109 | 376 | 413 | 2756 | 5445 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ellesborough
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Green tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
68% match
For Green tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started78% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ellesborough
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ellesborough. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision31%
Alignment17%
51% match
For Green tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
43% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started70% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Dispersion17%
51% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Red tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
51% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics22%
43% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Precision14%
52% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment29%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
51% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
36% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
51% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision29%
Aim12%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ellesborough
Get answers to common questions about playing Ellesborough and what to expect.
How difficult is Ellesborough for mid-handicap golfers?
Ellesborough presents a demanding test. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ellesborough?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5814 yards. The back tees extend to 6184.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ellesborough?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Ellesborough and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6184.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ellesborough 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 Ellesborough strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6184.0 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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