52% match
For Blue/White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fords Colony Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Marsh Hawk Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Marsh Hawk, 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 25%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Marsh Hawk
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods 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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are 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 Marsh Hawk.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@fordscolony.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
240 Fords Colony Drive
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dan Maples
Opened
2002
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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 Marsh Hawk, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant choices on power for long par fives and control on par fours, with front nine raising bogey risks through steeper challenges.
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726370 yards5825 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.7Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 379 | 535 | 366 | 180 | 502 | 383 | 160 | 406 | 3261 | 351 | 545 | 361 | 310 | 320 | 174 | 412 | 153 | 483 | 3109 | 6370 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726102 yards5580 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 379 | 494 | 366 | 143 | 469 | 383 | 160 | 382 | 3126 | 327 | 545 | 361 | 270 | 295 | 158 | 412 | 125 | 483 | 2976 | 6102 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725760 yards5267 metersCR 68.1Bogey 91.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 331 | 459 | 346 | 143 | 469 | 348 | 160 | 323 | 2929 | 327 | 507 | 340 | 270 | 295 | 158 | 371 | 125 | 438 | 2831 | 5760 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Marsh Hawk
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Precision13%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Marsh Hawk
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Marsh Hawk. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For Blue/White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
84% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
51% match
For Black/Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
80% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Precision20%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
36% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
54% match
For Black/Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Scoring12%
73% match
For Black/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Aim12%
65% match
For Black/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
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Get Started57% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
29% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
45% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading9%
68% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
40% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Aim13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim30%
Scoring24%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Marsh Hawk
Get answers to common questions about playing Marsh Hawk and what to expect.
How difficult is Marsh Hawk for mid-handicap golfers?
Marsh Hawk presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Marsh Hawk?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6065 yards. The back tees extend to 6370.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Marsh Hawk?
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Marsh Hawk and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6370.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Marsh Hawk and how should I play it?
Marsh Hawk is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Marsh Hawk strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6370.0 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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