58% match
For Yellow tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Harpenden Golf Club (1007685)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Harpenden, 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 30%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Harpenden
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Harpenden.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
INFO@WHEATHAMPSTEADGOLF.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
Hammonds End Ln, Harpenden AL5 2AX, UK
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
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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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short iron tests from par fours and threes forcing tight approach control with back nine raising bogey risk through tougher play balance.You face scoring pressure repeatedly around greens more than off the tee.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695652 yards5168 metersCR 67.6Bogey 90.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 319 | 341 | 325 | 129 | 451 | 342 | 149 | 383 | 2834 | 343 | 115 | 351 | 347 | 379 | 319 | 169 | 436 | 359 | 2818 | 5652 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705652 yards5168 metersCR 73.2Bogey 102.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 319 | 341 | 325 | 129 | 451 | 342 | 149 | 383 | 2834 | 343 | 115 | 351 | 347 | 379 | 319 | 169 | 436 | 359 | 2818 | 5652 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726234 yards5700 metersCR 76.8Bogey 108.4Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 375 | 383 | 358 | 137 | 516 | 378 | 155 | 398 | 3105 | 380 | 156 | 419 | 372 | 396 | 327 | 184 | 516 | 379 | 3129 | 6234 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Harpenden
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 profile42% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Dispersion14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Harpenden
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Harpenden. 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 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started23% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
43% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
70% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
58% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
40% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
74% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim27%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring12%
71% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
49% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
80% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
23% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
54% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
19% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
19% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
42% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Harpenden
Get answers to common questions about playing Harpenden and what to expect.
How difficult is Harpenden for mid-handicap golfers?
Harpenden presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Harpenden?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5943 yards. The back tees extend to 6234.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Harpenden?
With a course rating of 76.8 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Harpenden and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6234.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Harpenden 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 Harpenden strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6234.0 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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