68% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Henson Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Henson Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Henson Creek Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 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.
19
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Henson Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range43 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Henson Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
darnallschance@pgparks.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
1641 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1963
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⭐4.1(163 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 Henson Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady par test on short par fours where precise irons avoid bogey traps on tough ones, while short threes offer birdie looks but demand control to keep momentum.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 664922 yards4501 metersCR 62.4Bogey 81.2Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.6 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.6 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 120 | 338 | 196 | 335 | 320 | 345 | 130 | 342 | 2461 | 335 | 120 | 338 | 196 | 335 | 320 | 345 | 130 | 342 | 2461 | 4922 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 663744 yards3424 metersCR 60.8Bogey 83.2Slope 95
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.6 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.6 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 198 | 90 | 275 | 148 | 250 | 273 | 272 | 100 | 266 | 1872 | 198 | 90 | 275 | 148 | 250 | 273 | 272 | 100 | 266 | 1872 | 3744 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664368 yards3994 metersCR 64.6Bogey 87.8Slope 98
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.9 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.9 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 105 | 300 | 175 | 270 | 305 | 324 | 118 | 303 | 2184 | 284 | 105 | 300 | 175 | 270 | 305 | 324 | 118 | 303 | 2184 | 4368 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Henson Creek Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
28% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision25%
Trajectory21%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Henson Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Henson Creek Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim27%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Aim11%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy33%
Visualization12%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring11%
53% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started33% match
For Red tees
Sink long putts, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Aim11%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Precision23%
81% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Scoring10%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring13%
Alignment10%
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Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Precision12%
42% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
51% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
50% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control18%
46% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control15%
Alignment15%
60% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Henson Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Henson Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Henson Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Henson Creek Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 62.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Henson Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4333 yards. The back tees extend to 4922.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Henson Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 62.4 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 Henson Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4922.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Henson Creek Golf Course 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 Henson Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 102.0 and yardage reaching 4922.0 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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