Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for High Throston Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Hartlepool, County Durham, England

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

High Throston Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for High Throston, 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 27%Distance Control 25%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%Dispersion 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.

11.5

Average HCP

6.7

Minimum HCP

23.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for High Throston

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about High Throston.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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highthrostongolfclub@gmail.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

Worset Lane

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jonathon Gaunt

Opened

1997

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for High Throston

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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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Accuracy19%

Distance Control19%

Aim17%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Precision20%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion17%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision30%

Scoring16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for High Throston

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for High Throston. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy22%

Scoring16%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Accuracy34%

Distance Control26%

Alignment15%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory15%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Accuracy22%

Dispersion17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at High Throston

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about High Throston

Get answers to common questions about playing High Throston and what to expect.

How difficult is High Throston for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find High Throston technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at High Throston?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at High Throston?

With a course rating of 70 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 Throston and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is High Throston 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 Throston strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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