68% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ilkeston Borough Golf Club (1009090)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
113
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+4 more
Ilkeston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ilkeston, 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 26%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 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
10.8
Minimum HCP
35.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ilkeston
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ilkeston.
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
W End Dr, Ilkeston DE7 5GH, UK
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Links
Opened
2006
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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 Ilkeston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short par three tee challenges that pressure iron accuracy, alongside quick par four seconds risking bogeys from slight misses. Precision touch trumps power to chase low scores on the compact layout.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 624084 yards3734 metersCR 61.7Bogey 82.0Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 41.5 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 40.5 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 219 | 272 | 318 | 120 | 135 | 347 | 273 | 215 | 213 | 2112 | 199 | 343 | 252 | 104 | 112 | 298 | 287 | 168 | 209 | 1972 | 4084 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 644036 yards3691 metersCR 63.0Bogey 86.0Slope 97
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 43.0 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 43.0 · Slope 97
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 196 | 333 | 239 | 112 | 126 | 336 | 257 | 196 | 223 | 2018 | 196 | 333 | 239 | 112 | 126 | 336 | 257 | 196 | 223 | 2018 | 4036 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ilkeston
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 18 Programs
% match to course practice profile75% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
16 Week Flagship Program for Ilkeston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ilkeston. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it soft: consistent length on short shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Accuracy25%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
63% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
63% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For White tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring30%
Accuracy12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Ilkeston
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ilkeston
Get answers to common questions about playing Ilkeston and what to expect.
How difficult is Ilkeston for mid-handicap golfers?
Ilkeston presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 61.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ilkeston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4060 yards. The back tees extend to 4084.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ilkeston?
With a course rating of 61.7 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ilkeston and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4084.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ilkeston and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Ilkeston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 4084.0 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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