42% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Horsforth Golf Club (1008742)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Horsforth Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Horsforth, 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 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Horsforth
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Horsforth.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@horsforthgolfclub.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
Layton Rise, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5EX, UK
Course Description
Horsforth Golf Club operates a traditional 18-hole parkland golf course in Horsforth, Leeds, offering modern practice facilities, an indoor golf simulator, and coaching services. The club welcomes both members and visitors, providing hospitality, event hosting (including weddings), and open access to facilities such as a driving range, chipping and pitching areas, and golf instruction. With its proximity to Leeds and the Leeds Bradford Airport area, it serves the Yorkshire region as a community-focused golf venue that hosts corporate days, societies, and open days.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
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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 Horsforth, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces careful approach choices on many mid length par fours and threes, building score pressure, while par fives dare big swings that spark high risks if off line.
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716329 yards5787 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.8 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 348 | 166 | 377 | 281 | 529 | 440 | 397 | 184 | 3052 | 355 | 171 | 384 | 329 | 418 | 202 | 493 | 364 | 561 | 3277 | 6329 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705942 yards5433 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.3Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 335 | 145 | 328 | 257 | 511 | 400 | 391 | 181 | 2862 | 345 | 161 | 366 | 312 | 383 | 192 | 431 | 352 | 538 | 3080 | 5942 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705474 yards5005 metersCR 72.9Bogey 103.8Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 292 | 131 | 322 | 266 | 472 | 397 | 364 | 160 | 2680 | 286 | 151 | 359 | 288 | 358 | 188 | 388 | 319 | 457 | 2794 | 5474 |
R
Red Mixed 9 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352697 yards2466 metersCR 36.3Bogey 52.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 292 | 131 | 288 | 358 | 188 | 388 | 319 | 457 | 2697 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Horsforth
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 profile49% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Horsforth
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Horsforth. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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58% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
80% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment15%
Aim15%
57% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Aim13%
78% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision15%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
38% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
75% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Aim19%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Scoring13%
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Get Started60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring29%
Aim15%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
71% 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%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy28%
Alignment16%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
88% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
40% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-27 min6 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Accuracy28%
Scoring13%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
76% match
For White 2019 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
89% match
For White 2019 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For White 2019 tees
Control short iron height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory35%
Scoring20%
Precision17%
58% match
For White 2019 tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started42% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White 2019 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
25% match
For Red Mixed 9 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For Red Mixed 9 tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Horsforth
Get answers to common questions about playing Horsforth and what to expect.
How difficult is Horsforth for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Horsforth challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Horsforth?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4513 yards. The back tees extend to 6329.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Horsforth?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Horsforth and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6329.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Horsforth 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 Horsforth strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6329.0 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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