55% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring30%
Aim11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holywell
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Holywell Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holywell, 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 28%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
15.2
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Holywell
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holywell.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@flintgolfclub.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
Flint CH6, UK
Course Description
Flint Golf Club is a 9-hole golf facility located along the River Dee estuary, offering affordable golf for the community with a welcoming atmosphere for members and visitors. In addition to the course, the club provides function rooms and food and drink options through its clubhouse, supporting events and social gatherings. Established in 1965, it emphasizes a scenic round of golf with views over the Dee estuary and a range of membership and green fee options. The venue also features course and slope rating information, and a members area for fixtures, results, and account management.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Griffith
Opened
1965
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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 Holywell, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features steady par four battles where tee accuracy unlocks wedge birdie chances repeatedly. Back nine slope adds pressure on par fives for careful reach decisions to limit risk.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706091 yards5570 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.2Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 368 | 404 | 188 | 374 | 165 | 445 | 364 | 373 | 3078 | 480 | 300 | 168 | 317 | 521 | 134 | 340 | 333 | 420 | 3013 | 6091 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695813 yards5315 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 362 | 389 | 178 | 365 | 155 | 441 | 358 | 373 | 3008 | 480 | 165 | 163 | 313 | 495 | 124 | 340 | 329 | 396 | 2805 | 5813 |
Y
Yellow (Winter) Tee
Gender: MalePar 685538 yards5064 metersCR 67.3Bogey 88.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 336 | 377 | 162 | 326 | 141 | 434 | 352 | 364 | 2863 | 468 | 153 | 145 | 308 | 495 | 134 | 280 | 324 | 368 | 2675 | 5538 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705112 yards4674 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 312 | 302 | 142 | 259 | 147 | 417 | 303 | 364 | 2599 | 465 | 165 | 132 | 275 | 435 | 113 | 310 | 282 | 336 | 2513 | 5112 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holywell
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 profile55% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
15 Week Flagship Program for Holywell
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holywell. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
76% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
58% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
43% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Scoring12%
55% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
54% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
78% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring14%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy15%
Alignment11%
69% match
For Yellow (Winter) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
69% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
75% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
64% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started19% match
For White tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Aim15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Holywell
Get answers to common questions about playing Holywell and what to expect.
How difficult is Holywell for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Holywell technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holywell?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5602 yards. The back tees extend to 6091.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holywell?
With a course rating of 69.9 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Holywell and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6091.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Holywell 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 Holywell strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6091.0 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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