36% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 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 Houghton Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
215
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
Houghton Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Houghton Golf Club, 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 28%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
28.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Houghton Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Houghton Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
president@houghton.co.za
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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
Osborn Rd, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Course Description
The Metropolitan Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is a professional association dedicated to the management of membership clubs. With nearly 300 members overseeing more than 150 clubs in the Metropolitan area, this chapter connects club managers to enhance their professional development and improve club operations. As part of a larger nationwide network, the Metropolitan Chapter supports a diverse range of membership clubs including golf, country, and athletic clubs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A.M. Copland/R- Jack Nicklaus design group
Opened
1926
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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 Houghton Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Y
Yellow Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 727279 yards6656 metersCR 74.4Bogey 101.3Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.1 · Slope 149
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 506 | 543 | 464 | 544 | 436 | 177 | 407 | 178 | 3619 | 571 | 395 | 460 | 394 | 195 | 574 | 229 | 387 | 446 | 3651 | 7279 |
B
Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726500 yards5944 metersCR 77.1Bogey 114.8Slope 155
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 56.7 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 58.1 · Slope 155
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 409 | 483 | 401 | 509 | 371 | 153 | 383 | 144 | 3182 | 508 | 371 | 418 | 371 | 147 | 535 | 182 | 366 | 410 | 3308 | 6500 |
B
Blue(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725590 yards5111 metersCR 72.2Bogey 105.3Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 53.8 · Slope 146
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 310 | 460 | 310 | 435 | 290 | 120 | 370 | 110 | 2710 | 435 | 305 | 400 | 350 | 130 | 525 | 140 | 290 | 305 | 2880 | 5590 |
R
Red (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725665 yards5180 metersCR 72.0Bogey 105.3Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 52.9 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 389 | 461 | 311 | 431 | 318 | 120 | 366 | 112 | 2814 | 436 | 304 | 367 | 349 | 131 | 523 | 139 | 288 | 306 | 2843 | 5665 |
R
Red(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726480 yards5925 metersCR 77.4Bogey 113.2Slope 151
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.5 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 57.7 · Slope 155
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 395 | 485 | 400 | 510 | 365 | 150 | 385 | 140 | 3155 | 510 | 370 | 440 | 370 | 145 | 540 | 170 | 370 | 410 | 3325 | 6480 |
W
White (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727002 yards6403 metersCR 80.3Bogey 119.0Slope 155
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 59.9 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 59.1 · Slope 155
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 479 | 530 | 431 | 539 | 423 | 169 | 401 | 172 | 3502 | 551 | 391 | 423 | 384 | 162 | 563 | 200 | 381 | 437 | 3492 | 7002 |
Y
Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727279 yards6656 metersCR 81.7Bogey 120.2Slope 155
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.8 · BR 60.4 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 40.9 · BR 59.8 · Slope 155
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 506 | 543 | 464 | 544 | 436 | 177 | 407 | 178 | 3619 | 571 | 395 | 460 | 394 | 195 | 574 | 229 | 387 | 446 | 3651 | 7279 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Houghton Golf Club
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 profile68% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Houghton Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Houghton Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision27%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 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 Started62% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
60% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
51% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
53% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
64% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Trajectory29%
Scoring17%
37% match
For Red(w) tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Red(w) tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
56% match
For Red(w) tees
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Red(w) tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
70% match
For Red(w) tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started71% match
For Red(w) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
74% match
For Red(w) tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Aim19%
37% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Read long breaks, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min10 HCP5 drills
Visualization40%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment26%
Aim18%
80% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
59% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
47% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy13%
44% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
23% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started77% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
62% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
49% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
80% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
43% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For Red (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Red (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Red (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control26%
Visualization19%
19% match
For Red (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
56% match
For Red (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
23% match
For Blue(w) tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started23% match
For Blue(w) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
85% match
For Blue(w) tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Blue(w) tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
53% match
For Blue(w) tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For Blue(w) tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue(w) tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Houghton Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Houghton Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Houghton Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Houghton Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 155.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 81.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Houghton Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6434 yards. The back tees extend to 7279.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Houghton Golf Club?
With a course rating of 81.7 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 Houghton Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7279.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Houghton Golf Club 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 Houghton Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 155.0 and yardage reaching 7279.0 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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Courses by A.M. Copland/R- Jack Nicklaus design group
Explore other courses designed by A.M. Copland/R- Jack Nicklaus design group. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
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Houghton Golf Club
Houghton Golf Club
Johannesburg, GT