Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Houghton Le Spring.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Houghton Le Spring.
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Copt Hill Inn, B1404, Houghton le Spring DH5 8LU, UK
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1908
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Houghton Le Spring hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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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% match to course practice profileStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Houghton Le Spring hole by hole data. Contains 52 practice days and 47 unique drills.
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Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Houghton Le Spring and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6347.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
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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