46% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Garforth Golf Club (1006794)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
140
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Garforth Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Garforth, 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 28%Scoring 24%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
16.6
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Garforth
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Garforth.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
garforthgcltd@lineone.net
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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
Leeds LS25, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Alister MacKenzie
Opened
1912
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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 Garforth, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet that tests iron reliability on every turn, where par fives add layup choices and high slope turns misses into big scores.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706361 yards5816 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.3Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 502 | 266 | 442 | 182 | 409 | 184 | 375 | 371 | 3055 | 427 | 352 | 156 | 507 | 377 | 441 | 178 | 434 | 434 | 3306 | 6361 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706074 yards5554 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 481 | 264 | 424 | 159 | 387 | 173 | 365 | 344 | 2912 | 416 | 330 | 144 | 494 | 371 | 430 | 155 | 420 | 402 | 3162 | 6074 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735665 yards5180 metersCR 73.4Bogey 105.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 453 | 232 | 407 | 139 | 344 | 156 | 355 | 334 | 2728 | 397 | 317 | 135 | 481 | 339 | 360 | 135 | 407 | 366 | 2937 | 5665 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Garforth
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 29 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Garforth
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Garforth. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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For Red - 2018 tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
75% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
55% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Scoring15%
46% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
74% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Precision12%
44% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Aim31%
Scoring27%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Scoring11%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
16% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Garforth
Get answers to common questions about playing Garforth and what to expect.
How difficult is Garforth for mid-handicap golfers?
Garforth presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Garforth?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6013 yards. The back tees extend to 6361.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Garforth?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Garforth and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6361.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Garforth and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Garforth strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6361.0 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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