70% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ilkley Golf Club (1009100)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Ilkley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ilkley, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ilkley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ilkley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
honsec@ilkleygolfclub.co.uk
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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
Ilkley LS29 0BE, UK
Course Description
Ilkley Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Yorkshire, founded in 1890, renowned for its scenic and challenging course on the Rombalds Moor. The club highlights its elite history, with connections to Ryder Cup and Walker Cup figures, and offers a classic golfing experience alongside clubhouse facilities. It serves both members and visitors with a focus on traditional golf, course information, and hospitality, including bar and dining options in the clubhouse. Located in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, the club emphasizes its storied past and its status as a premier Yorkshire golfing destination.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie, H. S. Colt & Jonathan Gaunt
Opened
1897
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(127 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 Ilkley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests on par fours mixed with short par three wedges and par five decisions where birdie rewards balance bogey traps from small errors.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696271 yards5734 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 165 | 202 | 505 | 197 | 512 | 418 | 350 | 401 | 3152 | 311 | 439 | 396 | 150 | 422 | 144 | 419 | 415 | 423 | 3119 | 6271 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 696019 yards5504 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.1 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 151 | 194 | 492 | 184 | 491 | 408 | 341 | 388 | 3024 | 297 | 425 | 385 | 131 | 412 | 128 | 396 | 408 | 413 | 2995 | 6019 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735707 yards5218 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 131 | 188 | 478 | 173 | 456 | 401 | 325 | 378 | 2870 | 283 | 411 | 378 | 117 | 405 | 117 | 379 | 395 | 352 | 2837 | 5707 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ilkley
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 profile39% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
67% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision18%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ilkley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ilkley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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63% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion14%
16% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
75% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
42% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
73% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
75% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Aim20%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Trajectory14%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision27%
Scoring23%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Aim16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Dispersion31%
Precision23%
42% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Red 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Red 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
47% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ilkley
Get answers to common questions about playing Ilkley and what to expect.
How difficult is Ilkley for mid-handicap golfers?
Ilkley is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ilkley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5989 yards. The back tees extend to 6271.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ilkley?
With a course rating of 70.2 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ilkley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6271.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ilkley and how should I play it?
Ilkley is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Ilkley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6271.0 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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