48% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fairhaven Golf Club (1006098)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Fairhaven Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fairhaven, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
35.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fairhaven
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fairhaven.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@fairhavengolfclub.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
Oakwood Ave, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 4JU, UK
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Steel, James Braid
Opened
1924
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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 Fairhaven, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests that pressure irons after tee play, mixed with long par fives forcing layup choices and par threes needing carry control. High ratings across nines signal steady trouble from position errors leading to bogeys or worse.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726949 yards6354 metersCR 74.4Bogey 100.0Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 192 | 515 | 448 | 157 | 378 | 371 | 399 | 400 | 3385 | 217 | 497 | 385 | 386 | 367 | 509 | 500 | 161 | 542 | 3564 | 6949 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736755 yards6177 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 521 | 185 | 509 | 443 | 148 | 371 | 351 | 392 | 360 | 3280 | 204 | 500 | 380 | 381 | 363 | 501 | 475 | 158 | 513 | 3475 | 6755 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755993 yards5480 metersCR 75.8Bogey 107.7Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 152 | 415 | 408 | 134 | 319 | 304 | 376 | 325 | 2907 | 170 | 431 | 327 | 332 | 311 | 477 | 456 | 135 | 447 | 3086 | 5993 |
T
Trophies Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756290 yards5752 metersCR 77.3Bogey 110.7Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.0 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 152 | 443 | 424 | 134 | 321 | 326 | 378 | 340 | 3010 | 171 | 475 | 338 | 347 | 366 | 478 | 455 | 136 | 514 | 3280 | 6290 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fairhaven
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Scoring13%
65% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
15% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Fairhaven
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fairhaven. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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15% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Dispersion12%
78% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim37%
Scoring21%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started50% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring31%
Alignment28%
72% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion17%
Aim13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Visualization10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
34% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
39% match
For Trophies tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
54% match
For Trophies tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
67% match
For Trophies tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring15%
Precision12%
66% match
For Trophies tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started65% match
For Trophies tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Trophies tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Trophies tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Trophies tees
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
41% match
For Trophies tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Trophies tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Trophies tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim16%
48% match
For Trophies tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Trophies tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Trophies tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
77% match
For Trophies tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Trophies tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started68% match
For Trophies tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control11%
73% match
For Trophies tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Trophies tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision29%
Scoring12%
66% match
For Trophies tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim21%
Accuracy11%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion15%
Scoring13%
74% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring26%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fairhaven
Get answers to common questions about playing Fairhaven and what to expect.
How difficult is Fairhaven for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fairhaven technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fairhaven?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6471 yards. The back tees extend to 6949.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fairhaven?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fairhaven and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6949.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6949.0 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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