47% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Houghton Le Spring Golf Club (1008800)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
114
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Houghton Le Spring Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Houghton Le Spring, 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 25%Distance Control 21%Aim 21%Precision 20%Dispersion 11%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Houghton Le Spring
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Houghton Le Spring.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
houghton.golf@btconnect.com
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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
Copt Hill Inn, B1404, Houghton le Spring DH5 8LU, UK
Course Description
Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club is a quality par 72 golf course with great views and a friendly North East reception. The club offers coaching, facilities, and membership options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1908
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(172 reviews)
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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 Le Spring, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Short (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, Precision, Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, AlignmentYYYYYPrecision, Dispersion
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726347 yards5804 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.8 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 288 | 149 | 420 | 384 | 311 | 425 | 218 | 485 | 3038 | 490 | 273 | 348 | 561 | 333 | 147 | 382 | 348 | 427 | 3309 | 6347 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726064 yards5545 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 281 | 143 | 392 | 370 | 308 | 415 | 206 | 474 | 2936 | 462 | 268 | 324 | 556 | 322 | 144 | 331 | 299 | 422 | 3128 | 6064 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735289 yards4836 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 277 | 133 | 337 | 299 | 302 | 283 | 205 | 414 | 2573 | 426 | 206 | 260 | 456 | 294 | 133 | 327 | 240 | 374 | 2716 | 5289 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Houghton Le Spring
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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profile79% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
63% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
13 Week Flagship Program for Houghton Le Spring
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Houghton Le Spring. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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85% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
41% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading15%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring33%
Dispersion14%
46% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
43% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Aim13%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Dispersion11%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim35%
Accuracy19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton Le Spring
Get answers to common questions about playing Houghton Le Spring and what to expect.
How difficult is Houghton Le Spring for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Houghton Le Spring technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Houghton Le Spring?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5818 yards. The back tees extend to 6347.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Houghton Le Spring?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Le Spring and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6347.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Houghton Le Spring 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 Le Spring strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6347.0 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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