59% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glen Gorse Golf Club (1006940)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Glen Gorse Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glen Gorse, 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 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 21%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glen Gorse
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glen Gorse.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf.manager@glengorsegolfclub.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
Glen Rd, Oadby LE2 4RF, UK
Course Description
Glen Gorse Golf Club is a golf club located in Oadby, Leicestershire, offering a challenging parkland course and various amenities for golfers and event organizers.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Glen Gorse, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of power on par fives and placement on par fours, with back nine intensifying pressure through tougher overall demands that risk bogeys on mishits.Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYYGreen Reading, Distance ControlYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Woods (Hy,5W,3W)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
B
Blue 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726682 yards6110 metersCR 73.0Bogey 99.0Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 490 | 340 | 404 | 157 | 498 | 418 | 344 | 368 | 188 | 3207 | 445 | 175 | 529 | 492 | 380 | 156 | 398 | 449 | 451 | 3475 | 6682 |
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726634 yards6066 metersCR 72.8Bogey 98.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 490 | 340 | 404 | 157 | 498 | 418 | 344 | 346 | 188 | 3185 | 445 | 175 | 503 | 492 | 380 | 156 | 398 | 449 | 451 | 3449 | 6634 |
Y
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726397 yards5849 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 328 | 397 | 157 | 491 | 403 | 336 | 304 | 166 | 3057 | 427 | 167 | 485 | 480 | 367 | 139 | 393 | 448 | 434 | 3340 | 6397 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735664 yards5179 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.3Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.8 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 296 | 375 | 148 | 443 | 384 | 312 | 251 | 161 | 2800 | 355 | 102 | 420 | 423 | 302 | 124 | 338 | 404 | 396 | 2864 | 5664 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glen Gorse
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
16 Week Flagship Program for Glen Gorse
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glen Gorse. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 15–16≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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51% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Precision16%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue 2019 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For White 2019 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For White 2019 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
59% match
For White 2019 tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White 2019 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
77% match
For White 2019 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For White 2019 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For White 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
51% match
For White 2019 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
71% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started84% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
76% match
For White 2019 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
56% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring33%
Alignment18%
58% match
For White 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
86% match
For White 2019 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
76% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
62% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
83% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
59% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion30%
Scoring25%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Trajectory15%
38% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment12%
84% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
74% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
71% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
82% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
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Get Started48% match
For Red 2019 tees
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Precision13%
24% match
For Red 2019 tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Glen Gorse
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 Glen Gorse
Get answers to common questions about playing Glen Gorse and what to expect.
How difficult is Glen Gorse for mid-handicap golfers?
Glen Gorse presents a demanding test. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glen Gorse?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6173 yards. The back tees extend to 6682.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glen Gorse?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Glen Gorse and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6682.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Glen Gorse 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 Glen Gorse strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6682.0 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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