Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Harpenden Common.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Produce straight shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Harpenden Common.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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HARPENDEN COMMON GOLF CLUB, United Kingdom
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1994
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Harpenden Common hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileChoose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 61 days 83 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedShort game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Harpenden Common and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6074.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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