39% match
For Yellow tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gillingham Golf Club Ltd (1006929)
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Gillingham Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gillingham 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gillingham Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gillingham Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@gillinghamgolf.idps.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
Gillingham Golf Club, Woodlands Rd, Gillingham ME7 2AP, UK
Course Description
Gillingham Golf Club is a historic golf venue in the Medway towns, Kent, featuring a James Braid-designed course with later tweaks by Donald Steel. The club offers a welcoming clubhouse with traditional catering and views over the 18th hole, and emphasizes visitor access, social events, and member benefits. It hosts society days, corporate and social events, and provides greens fees and member services for golfers of varying abilities. Located near the M2 corridor, it positions itself as a community-focused destination for both golfers and non-golfers alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid/Donald Steel
Opened
1905
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(336 reviews)
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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 Gillingham Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating short par four decisions where iron placement avoids bogey risks, plus frequent par three tee shots testing accuracy amid tougher front nine demands.This course plays with repeating short par four decisions where iron placement avoids bogey risks, plus frequent par three tee shots testing accuracy amid tougher front nine demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 685579 yards5101 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.1Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 354 | 192 | 385 | 520 | 140 | 344 | 171 | 497 | 2865 | 180 | 280 | 139 | 476 | 463 | 549 | 139 | 334 | 154 | 2714 | 5579 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 685507 yards5036 metersCR 66.7Bogey 88.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 354 | 192 | 385 | 520 | 140 | 344 | 171 | 497 | 2865 | 108 | 280 | 139 | 476 | 463 | 549 | 139 | 334 | 154 | 2642 | 5507 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685324 yards4868 metersCR 65.7Bogey 87.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.4 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 344 | 187 | 362 | 516 | 131 | 339 | 165 | 458 | 2757 | 95 | 274 | 129 | 467 | 463 | 544 | 142 | 324 | 129 | 2567 | 5324 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gillingham 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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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Yellow tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy33%
Visualization23%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Gillingham Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gillingham 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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46% match
For Yellow tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion29%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim24%
Scoring12%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory14%
Precision14%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Aim19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Black tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
41% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
77% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Black tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
17% match
For Black tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
73% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
58% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Visualization12%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
41% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision24%
Dispersion15%
27% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision14%
79% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
78% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Aim17%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring25%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
76% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gillingham Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gillingham Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gillingham Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gillingham Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Gillingham Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gillingham Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5452 yards. The back tees extend to 5579.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gillingham Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gillingham Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5579.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Gillingham Golf Club and how should I play it?
Gillingham Golf Club 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 Gillingham Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5579.0 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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