Pinpoint accuracy, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hornsea Golf Club (1008719)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Hornsea Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hornsea, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hornsea
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
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.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Chip | Parallel 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hornsea.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bookings@hornseagolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Rolston Rd, Hornsea HU18 1XG, UK
Course Description
Hornsea Golf Club is a historic golf venue located in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, offering a parkland course renowned for mature fairways and superb greens. Established in 1898, the club combines a challenging round with warm hospitality and excellent facilities, including a clubhouse and pro shop. The course has connections to notable designers including Alex (Sandy) Herd and Alister MacKenzie, adding to its rich golfing heritage. The club serves members and visitors, with tee-time bookings and event opportunities in a regional Yorkshire setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex (Sandy) Herd
Opened
1908
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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 Hornsea, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 328 | 504 | 392 | 302 | 449 | 185 | 502 | 399 | 3382 | 416 | 288 | 170 | 361 | 466 | 447 | 529 | 172 | 408 | 3257 | 6639 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 320 | 494 | 388 | 304 | 439 | 174 | 496 | 384 | 3305 | 409 | 282 | 160 | 354 | 460 | 442 | 470 | 158 | 400 | 3135 | 6440 |
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 306 | 440 | 314 | 287 | 422 | 144 | 454 | 308 | 2974 | 340 | 271 | 139 | 205 | 445 | 403 | 419 | 118 | 355 | 2695 | 5669 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hornsea
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Hornsea
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hornsea. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hornsea
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 Hornsea
Get answers to common questions about playing Hornsea and what to expect.
How difficult is Hornsea for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hornsea challenges consistency. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hornsea?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6154 yards. The back tees extend to 6639.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hornsea?
With a course rating of 71.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hornsea and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6639.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Hornsea 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 Hornsea strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6639.0 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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