38% match
For White tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hobson Golf Club (1008580)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Hobson Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hobson, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Precision 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hobson
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hobson.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@hobsongolfclub.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
Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6BZ, UK
Course Description
Hobson Golf Club is a par 71 meadowland golf course located near Burnopfield in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. The club emphasizes good-value golf year-round with a fully operational clubhouse offering food and refreshments, and a floodlit driving range for practice. It hosts various events including societies, outings, and open competitions, and has a history dating back to 1979 with ongoing course improvements and drainage work. The facility serves both golfers and visitors, with memberships and guest access through the clubhouse and pro shop.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1979
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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 Hobson, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated precision tests on front nine par fours and fives where misses cost strokes, then shifts to quicker scoring on back nine short par threes and medium fours with birdie upside.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706321 yards5780 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 403 | 361 | 386 | 415 | 153 | 480 | 408 | 371 | 3477 | 213 | 421 | 445 | 183 | 363 | 167 | 173 | 374 | 505 | 2844 | 6321 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705992 yards5479 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.0Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.0 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 393 | 347 | 374 | 353 | 143 | 470 | 349 | 360 | 3278 | 188 | 408 | 435 | 168 | 350 | 148 | 161 | 366 | 490 | 2714 | 5992 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735528 yards5055 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 384 | 325 | 361 | 332 | 125 | 386 | 333 | 298 | 3020 | 175 | 397 | 416 | 156 | 337 | 133 | 151 | 354 | 389 | 2508 | 5528 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 766321 yards5780 metersCR 76.9Bogey 109.9Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.6 · BR 58.6 · Slope 153
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 403 | 361 | 386 | 415 | 153 | 480 | 408 | 371 | 3477 | 213 | 421 | 445 | 183 | 363 | 167 | 173 | 374 | 505 | 2844 | 6321 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hobson
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy28%
Visualization11%
48% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
52% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Hobson
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hobson. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Alignment15%
38% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control19%
37% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading20%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Red tees
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Precision24%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim24%
Trajectory12%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
35% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Alignment14%
63% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment16%
Aim13%
81% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
79% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
55% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
53% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Aim32%
Dispersion10%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hobson
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hobson
Get answers to common questions about playing Hobson and what to expect.
How difficult is Hobson for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hobson technically exacting. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hobson?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5924 yards. The back tees extend to 6321.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hobson?
With a course rating of 76.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hobson and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6321.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Hobson 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 Hobson strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6321.0 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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