Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Handsworth Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Handsworth Wood, Staffordshire, England

Open Flagship Program Visit Club Website→

Total Programs

18 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Handsworth Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Handsworth, 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 34%Precision 22%Distance Control 15%Aim 15%Accuracy 11%

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.

13.8

Average HCP

9.3

Minimum HCP

25.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Handsworth

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| 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 pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Handsworth.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

info@handsworthgolfclub.net

Giving lessons at Handsworth Golf Club? Get featured here.

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

11 Sunningdale Close

Course Description

Handsworth Golf Club, founded in 1895, is a parkland golf club located in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, offering a welcoming venue for individual visitors, societies and corporate clients. The 6362-yard parkland course provides a challenging yet friendly experience with a seven-acre practice area, putting green, and multiple practice facilities. The club hosts open competitions and events, and offers membership options, wedding and private event hosting, and club activities within a historic, tranquil setting close to central Birmingham.

parkland golf • open competitions • green fees • membership options • corporate events • wedding receptions • practice facilities • course tour • birmingham golf • handsworth wood • tee times • clubhouse facilities • golf opens • visitor golf • golf course yardage • hole-by-hole tour • event hosting • british golf club • golf club • membership • corporate golf • society golf • golfing venue • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Harry S. Colt

Opened

1895

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐N/A(0 reviews)

View on Google Maps

Handsworth Golf Club Social Media Presence

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Official Website

Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Handsworth

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.

Filter programs by category (select one)

Showing 18 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

View Program

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision43%

Scoring31%

Alignment10%

View Program

See Shot Before Hit

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

View Program

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Accuracy39%

Scoring23%

Aim14%

View Program

10 Week Flagship Program for Handsworth

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Handsworth. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Open Flagship Program

Mobile app

Star this curriculum and sync to your phone

Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.

★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile

Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started

Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

View Program

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

View Program

Sink Every Mid Putt

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

View Program

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Focus on par saves, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Precision30%

Aim27%

View Program

Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

View Program

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control20%

Aim19%

View Program

Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control17%

View Program

Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills

Aim19%

Distance Control16%

Scoring16%

View Program

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

View Program

Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

View Program

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control23%

Aim13%

View Program

Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Trajectory13%

View Program

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics19%

Aim12%

View Program

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision30%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory18%

View Program

2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Handsworth

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 Handsworth

Get answers to common questions about playing Handsworth and what to expect.

How difficult is Handsworth for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Handsworth technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Handsworth?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Handsworth?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Handsworth and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Handsworth 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 Handsworth strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

Nearby Courses