54% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim40%
Scoring20%
Stroke16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club (1007797)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
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Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club, 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 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Aim 16%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.
16.7
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club
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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@harwichanddovercourtgolfclub.com
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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
Station Rd, Parkeston, Harwich CO12 4PZ, UK
Course Description
Harwich and Dovercourt Golf Club is a friendly, member- and visitor-welcoming golf club located in Harwich, Essex. The club operates a 9-hole course with a clubhouse that offers bar and catering facilities, including a sun terrace overlooking the 9th/18th holes. It provides visitor access with specific green fee times and seasonal restrictions, and maintains an online shop for apparel. The site highlights historical establishment in 1906 and features a Members Hub for club activities and a range of information about the course, facilities, and local rules.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1906
Google 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 Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron control on short par fours and threes plus short game recovery, where par fives build score risk through extra length demands.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705932 yards5424 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 484 | 544 | 437 | 168 | 362 | 130 | 343 | 242 | 2966 | 256 | 484 | 544 | 437 | 168 | 362 | 130 | 343 | 242 | 2966 | 5932 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705686 yards5199 metersCR 67.6Bogey 90.0Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 480 | 526 | 428 | 146 | 329 | 118 | 336 | 235 | 2843 | 245 | 480 | 526 | 428 | 146 | 329 | 118 | 336 | 235 | 2843 | 5686 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705314 yards4859 metersCR 71.2Bogey 99.8Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 230 | 441 | 510 | 384 | 137 | 325 | 116 | 324 | 190 | 2657 | 230 | 441 | 510 | 384 | 137 | 325 | 116 | 324 | 190 | 2657 | 5314 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
53% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club. 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
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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57% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Precision28%
Scoring27%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
35% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Alignment20%
Dispersion14%
78% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
59% match
For Red tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim24%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
53% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
39% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
73% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Scoring13%
64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment25%
Aim22%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment12%
55% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started39% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
Aim19%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision33%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5623 yards. The back tees extend to 5932.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5932.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Harwich And Dovercourt Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5932.0 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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