48% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Guildford Golf Club (1007347)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Guildford Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Guildford, 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 19%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
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Guildford
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Guildford.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Office@guildfordgolfclub.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
High Path Rd, Guildford GU1 2HL, UK
Course Description
Surrey's Oldest Golf Club Set on the North Downs above Merrow, Guildford Golf Club is the oldest and one of the finest golf courses in Surrey. A par 69 course 6160 yards in length. On the course, on a clear day, there are spectacular views of the Surrey countryside, Wembley Arch (6th), the Post Office Tower (4th), Guildford Cathedral (18th), planes coming in and taking off at Heathrow (3rd). Built in 1886 this long established course has a natural drainage system which is the envy of many other golf clubs in the south east. New Limited Edition Full Memberships are available to the first 125 applicants as we celebrate our 125th Year Anniversary. Additionally, if you are under 35, then there are permanent reduced rates available. Please download a membership pack and see what the best offer is for your golfing requirements. For many golfers who have played Guildford Golf Club all year round, the following will be known to you. If you are new to the course, you may be surprised to learn that we have spectacular views that take in the Wembley Arch on the 6th hole, the Post Office Tower (the 4th), Guildford Cathedral (the 18th), planes coming in and taking off at Heathrow (the 3rd) and panoramic views of the Surrey countryside.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Steel/Hawtree Ltd/Howard Swan/John Henry Taylor/Martin Ebert/Tom MacKenzie
Opened
1886
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(260 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 Guildford, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots to short par fours and threes with front nine raising bogey risks through tougher ratings. Players face repeating choices to position safely on par fives avoiding blowup scores.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695542 yards5068 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.6Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.5 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 111 | 511 | 258 | 382 | 416 | 171 | 482 | 309 | 2944 | 362 | 152 | 390 | 152 | 286 | 392 | 149 | 379 | 336 | 2598 | 5542 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706116 yards5592 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 123 | 520 | 309 | 406 | 433 | 215 | 575 | 352 | 3286 | 372 | 165 | 400 | 199 | 374 | 413 | 171 | 395 | 341 | 2830 | 6116 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695744 yards5252 metersCR 68.5Bogey 91.0Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 113 | 515 | 266 | 390 | 425 | 212 | 483 | 317 | 3066 | 366 | 155 | 386 | 188 | 300 | 406 | 158 | 383 | 336 | 2678 | 5744 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725542 yards5068 metersCR 72.9Bogey 103.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 111 | 511 | 258 | 382 | 416 | 171 | 482 | 309 | 2944 | 362 | 152 | 390 | 152 | 286 | 392 | 149 | 379 | 336 | 2598 | 5542 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Guildford
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 profile73% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim16%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Guildford
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Guildford. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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78% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
48% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
76% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
53% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment29%
Accuracy21%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim11%
69% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
54% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
79% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
81% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision22%
Alignment16%
67% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
Alignment14%
80% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision19%
Alignment11%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring15%
Aim12%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Precision14%
Aim13%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Yellow 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 Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy18%
Precision11%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
47% match
For Red tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Guildford
Get answers to common questions about playing Guildford and what to expect.
How difficult is Guildford for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Guildford challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Guildford?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5829 yards. The back tees extend to 6116.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Guildford?
With a course rating of 70.3 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Guildford and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6116.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Guildford 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 Guildford strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6116.0 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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