Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf 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 Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@gattonmanor.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Standon Ln, Ockley, Dorking RH5 5PQ, UK
Course Description
Gatton Manor is a hospitality and golf destination located on 200 acres in the Surrey Hills, offering a mature 18-hole championship golf course and country club experiences. The property combines golf, leisure, and dining in a countryside setting near Dorking, Surrey, with a welcoming ethos and ongoing refurbishment to uphold high standards. Visitors can enjoy golf rounds, grounds strolls, and refreshments with scenic views, while the venue markets memberships and services typical of a country club. Gatton Manor is positioned as a retreat that blends sport, relaxation, and hospitality in southern England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Cmdr John Harris
Opened
1969
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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 Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 139 | 407 | 185 | 473 | 368 | 178 | 501 | 439 | 3115 | 178 | 264 | 348 | 496 | 173 | 550 | 430 | 648 | 404 | 3491 | 6606 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 130 | 349 | 112 | 394 | 316 | 124 | 391 | 366 | 2558 | 126 | 243 | 291 | 341 | 123 | 457 | 356 | 481 | 319 | 2737 | 5295 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 139 | 407 | 172 | 473 | 368 | 178 | 501 | 439 | 3102 | 178 | 264 | 348 | 496 | 173 | 550 | 430 | 585 | 404 | 3428 | 6530 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 130 | 349 | 112 | 394 | 316 | 124 | 391 | 366 | 2558 | 126 | 243 | 291 | 341 | 123 | 457 | 356 | 481 | 319 | 2737 | 5295 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf 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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% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf 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 Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5950 yards. The back tees extend to 6606.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6606.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club 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 Gatton Manor Hotel And Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6606.0 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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