42% match
For Yellow tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for High Gosforth Park Golf Club (1012670)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
High Gosforth Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for High Gosforth Park, 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for High Gosforth Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about High Gosforth Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mhussain@parklandsgolf.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
Newcastle upon Tyne NE3, UK
Course Description
Newcastle Racecourse & Conference Centre, located in High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, has been a key venue for horse racing since 1882. Owned by the Arena Racing Company, it hosts over 80 race meetings each year, including notable events like the Eider Chase and the Northumberland Plate Festival. These events attract large crowds and play a vital role in the local economy.In addition to racing, the venue serves as a conference and events centre, accommodating various corporate and social gatherings. It features an all-weather Tapeta track, the only floodlit all-weather straight mile in the world, completed in 2016. The racecourse is part of a larger estate that includes Parklands Golf Club and the Border Minstrel Pub, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Its location, just five miles from Newcastle City Centre, makes it easily accessible for a diverse audience.
horse racing • racecourse • northumberland plate • all-weather track • gates and hospitality • hospitality packages • raceday experience • private boxes • conference venues • exhibitions • weddings • parties and celebrations • corporate events • venue hire • high gosforth park • newcastle upon tyne • family days out • event hosting • live racing events • conference centre • event venue • golf courses • banqueting facilities • entertainment
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1971
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 High Gosforth Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four decisions that test iron placement under front nine pressure, with par fives adding reach-or-layup risks and short par threes sharpening tee precision.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716074 yards5554 metersCR 69.7Bogey 94.9Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 328 | 297 | 356 | 375 | 383 | 482 | 160 | 520 | 3204 | 465 | 514 | 156 | 375 | 161 | 312 | 343 | 346 | 198 | 2870 | 6074 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715824 yards5325 metersCR 68.3Bogey 92.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 302 | 278 | 334 | 357 | 351 | 468 | 155 | 513 | 3050 | 458 | 509 | 150 | 366 | 138 | 287 | 338 | 336 | 192 | 2774 | 5824 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735581 yards5103 metersCR 73.1Bogey 104.9Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.8 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 314 | 270 | 334 | 338 | 373 | 427 | 149 | 481 | 2962 | 443 | 454 | 146 | 357 | 123 | 278 | 333 | 302 | 183 | 2619 | 5581 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for High Gosforth Park
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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy23%
Visualization12%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for High Gosforth Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for High Gosforth Park. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
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 · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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55% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started75% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Visualization17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
42% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
55% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
78% match
For Red 2017 tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
Aim15%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
56% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim22%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For Red 2017 tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about High Gosforth Park
Get answers to common questions about playing High Gosforth Park and what to expect.
How difficult is High Gosforth Park for mid-handicap golfers?
High Gosforth Park is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at High Gosforth Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5828 yards. The back tees extend to 6074.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at High Gosforth Park?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 High Gosforth Park and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6074.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is High Gosforth Park 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 High Gosforth Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 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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