50% match
For Red 2019 tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Harpenden Common Golf Club (1007671)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
161
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
Harpenden Common Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Harpenden Common, 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 22%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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Harpenden Common
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 Harpenden Common.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@hcgc.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
HARPENDEN COMMON GOLF CLUB, United Kingdom
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(159 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 Harpenden Common, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par-four gauntlet with steady mid-length iron demands that test approach control, where par fives offer birdie windows but amplify mistakes into doubles. Repeated precision under pressure defines scoring opportunities around average greens.YYYYYShort (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft)YYYYGreen Reading, Distance ControlYYYYChip, PitchYYYYPrecision, AccuracyYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Long irons (4,3,2)YYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706074 yards5554 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.3Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | — | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 373 | 533 | 189 | 146 | 388 | 294 | 458 | 387 | 3089 | 302 | 375 | 476 | 351 | 365 | 408 | 174 | 382 | 152 | 2985 | 6074 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705819 yards5321 metersCR 68.3Bogey 90.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | — | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 367 | 523 | 188 | 135 | 376 | 266 | 400 | 381 | 2939 | 297 | 374 | 456 | 345 | 355 | 380 | 148 | 378 | 147 | 2880 | 5819 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715387 yards4926 metersCR 71.7Bogey 100.2Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 351 | 494 | 164 | 127 | 329 | 231 | 396 | 368 | 2757 | 282 | 365 | 408 | 289 | 327 | 338 | 121 | 366 | 134 | 2630 | 5387 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Harpenden Common
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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Red 2019 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started55% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
16 Week Flagship Program for Harpenden Common
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Harpenden Common. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Red 2019 tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For Red 2019 tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Visualization13%
46% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Red 2019 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
56% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Aim12%
57% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim14%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim15%
50% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For White tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
63% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
46% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
48% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on par saves, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring27%
Stroke12%
50% match
For Yellow tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Harpenden Common
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 Harpenden Common
Get answers to common questions about playing Harpenden Common and what to expect.
How difficult is Harpenden Common for mid-handicap golfers?
Harpenden Common presents a demanding test. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Harpenden Common?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5730 yards. The back tees extend to 6074.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Harpenden Common?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Harpenden Common and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6074.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Harpenden Common and how should I play it?
Harpenden Common 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 Harpenden Common strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6074.0 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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