26% match
For Yellow tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Horsley Lodge Golf Club (1008761)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Horsley Lodge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Horsley Lodge, 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 27%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.1
Average HCP
8.4
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Horsley Lodge
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
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.
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| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Horsley Lodge.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Horsley Lodge Golf Club and Hotel, Smalley Mill Rd, Derby DE21 5BL, UK
Course Description
Horsley Lodge Estate is a golf course and estate in Horsley, Derbyshire, offering an exceptional blend of golfing excellence, luxurious accommodations, and exquisite dining experiences. It provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
golf course • golfing • accommodations • dining • weddings • events • conferences • hotel • golf club • restaurants • fine dining • hospitality • food and beverage
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1992
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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 Horsley Lodge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady short par four tests where tee power unlocks wedge birdie chances but steep slope turns off-line shots into bogey traps.You face constant pressure to nail tee positions for easy scoring looks.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 695918 yards5411 metersCR 69.8Bogey 94.5Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 316 | 145 | 356 | 329 | 381 | 396 | 315 | 154 | 2843 | 512 | 358 | 129 | 346 | 464 | 327 | 153 | 396 | 390 | 3075 | 5918 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716544 yards5984 metersCR 72.9Bogey 99.6Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 151
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 331 | 165 | 389 | 412 | 397 | 429 | 308 | 200 | 3113 | 525 | 363 | 159 | 397 | 535 | 365 | 186 | 459 | 442 | 3431 | 6544 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716112 yards5589 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 459 | 308 | 147 | 374 | 370 | 383 | 412 | 291 | 184 | 2928 | 509 | 352 | 130 | 340 | 512 | 344 | 165 | 417 | 415 | 3184 | 6112 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Horsley Lodge
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
10 Week Flagship Program for Horsley Lodge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Horsley Lodge. 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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy13%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy28%
Aim11%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Trajectory12%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
59% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
64% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Alignment13%
55% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Alignment12%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy12%
71% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy13%
41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
56% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Aim21%
Alignment11%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
47% match
For Green tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Green tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Aim27%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
53% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
78% match
For Green tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started65% match
For Green tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
69% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Horsley Lodge
Get answers to common questions about playing Horsley Lodge and what to expect.
How difficult is Horsley Lodge for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Horsley Lodge technically exacting. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Horsley Lodge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6231 yards. The back tees extend to 6544.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Horsley Lodge?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Horsley Lodge and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6544.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Horsley Lodge 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 Horsley Lodge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6544.0 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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