59% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hadley Wood Golf Course (1007381)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Hadley Wood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hadley Wood, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Dispersion 16%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hadley Wood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hadley Wood.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
42-44, Beech Hill, Barnet EN4 0JJ, UK
Course Description
Welcome To Hadley Wood Golf Club - Hertfordshire's Hidden GemHadley Wood offers the combined benefits of a superbly designed golf course, and excellent clubhouse facilities, all set in a beautiful parkland location that is only 30 minutes from London by train and 1 mile from the M25.The 18 hole par 72 course was laid out by Dr Alister MacKenzie, the world renowned golf course Architect and designer of Augusta National, home of The Masters, and has been described as "An absolute gem." by Golf World. The club's aim is to provide an environment where all members and visitors enjoy a memorable golf experience - the atmosphere in the clubhouse is relaxed and friendly whilst the course remains challenging and uncrowded.Whether you are looking for somewhere to play golf, celebrate or do business, Hadley Wood Golf Club is the perfect location.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(191 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 Hadley Wood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady full swing tests through long par fives and iron precision demands on par fours, building score risk from drive and approach errors on a tough sloped layout.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726474 yards5920 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.3Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 386 | 198 | 339 | 440 | 385 | 140 | 514 | 337 | 3230 | 180 | 388 | 434 | 478 | 500 | 321 | 370 | 167 | 406 | 3244 | 6474 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726259 yards5723 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 380 | 190 | 331 | 426 | 367 | 132 | 501 | 317 | 3133 | 174 | 380 | 426 | 461 | 496 | 316 | 364 | 157 | 352 | 3126 | 6259 |
R
Red - 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735661 yards5176 metersCR 72.8Bogey 103.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 372 | 140 | 282 | 412 | 349 | 124 | 481 | 289 | 2856 | 123 | 357 | 406 | 436 | 384 | 310 | 335 | 124 | 330 | 2805 | 5661 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hadley Wood
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 profile64% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
63% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hadley Wood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hadley Wood. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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17% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
73% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
73% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
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Get Started58% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
57% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
33% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
57% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Red - 2019 tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
55% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
55% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
71% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
60% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Scoring10%
46% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Aim12%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Precision14%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Control extended rolls, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion46%
Accuracy30%
Scoring13%
20% match
For Yellow tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started50% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Visualization21%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy31%
Precision14%
22% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
27% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hadley Wood
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hadley Wood
Get answers to common questions about playing Hadley Wood and what to expect.
How difficult is Hadley Wood for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hadley Wood challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hadley Wood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6068 yards. The back tees extend to 6474.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hadley Wood?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Hadley Wood and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6474.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Hadley Wood and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Hadley Wood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6474.0 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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