29% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Headingley Golf Club (1007980)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Headingley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Headingley, 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 23%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Headingley
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, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Headingley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@headingleygolfclub.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
Back Church Ln, Leeds LS16 8DW, UK
Course Description
Founded in 1892 Headingley is the oldest golf club in Leeds, set on the edge of the beautiful suburb of Adel 5 miles from the centre of Leeds.The course was laid out and shaped in the early 20th Century by a number of eminent architects including Dr Alister MacKenzie and Harry S. Colt. In a completely rural setting the course enjoys many wonderful views and boasts many memorable holes which make full use of the varied and dramatic terrain. Although the course is presented in a traditional style it has also been improved to meet modern standards and therefore will appeal to purists and modern golfers alike. We have recently been voted the 9th best course in Yorkshire by National Club Golfer, which is something to be proud of given the large number of high quality in Yorkshire.It is the ideal location to a host company golf day or to entertain clients as you will be the assured a warm welcome, a great golf course and high quality catering.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie H. S. Colt
Opened
1892
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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 Headingley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests mid irons into many par fours where fairway misses raise bogey risks, while par fives force position choices that punish errors with doubles. Par threes add steady wedge pressure amid the grind.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 716589 yards6025 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.5Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 405 | 412 | 347 | 404 | 177 | 552 | 499 | 406 | 3593 | 171 | 386 | 456 | 148 | 505 | 439 | 360 | 174 | 357 | 2996 | 6589 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716569 yards6007 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.4Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 405 | 412 | 347 | 404 | 177 | 552 | 499 | 406 | 3593 | 171 | 386 | 456 | 148 | 505 | 439 | 360 | 174 | 337 | 2976 | 6569 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716271 yards5734 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 381 | 397 | 344 | 363 | 167 | 541 | 469 | 390 | 3434 | 160 | 371 | 445 | 126 | 475 | 432 | 344 | 157 | 327 | 2837 | 6271 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745640 yards5157 metersCR 73.7Bogey 107.3Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.5 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 51.8 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 354 | 372 | 335 | 330 | 156 | 409 | 430 | 294 | 3058 | 103 | 355 | 423 | 98 | 414 | 416 | 323 | 139 | 311 | 2582 | 5640 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Headingley
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Precision13%
38% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Headingley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Headingley. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
41% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
58% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
51% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy28%
Visualization9%
71% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
29% match
For Championship tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Championship tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For Championship tees
Beat streaks, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading14%
53% match
For Championship tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment28%
Precision12%
71% match
For Championship tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Championship tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Championship tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Championship tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started71% match
For Championship tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
69% match
For Championship tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
46% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
67% match
For Championship tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
68% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Championship tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion17%
Alignment16%
78% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
35% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Trajectory11%
45% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Choose a clear target, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Dispersion23%
Aim19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Headingley
Get answers to common questions about playing Headingley and what to expect.
How difficult is Headingley for mid-handicap golfers?
Headingley is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Headingley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6114 yards. The back tees extend to 6589.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Headingley?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Headingley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6589.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Headingley and how should I play it?
Headingley 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 Headingley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6589.0 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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