41% match
For Yellow 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 Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club (1001351)
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
165
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
Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country 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
Distance Control 25%Aim 20%Scoring 19%Precision 18%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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
Belhus Woods Country Park, 54 Gatehope Drive, Aveley, South Ockendon RM15 5JR, UK
Course Description
Impulse Leisure is a non-profit distributing organisation (NPDO), a charitable company providing leisure and recreation facilities to the local community. Our Clubs include Belhus Park, Blackshots, Corringham, Lancing Manor, Southwick and Wadurs offering affordable first class fitness for the whole family. Our wide range of health, fitness and leisure facilities includes swimming pools, fitness suites, group exercise studios, racket sports, outdoor pitches, Kinesis studio, health & beauty , sauna, steam room and sunbeds. Belhus Park Golf & Country Club is an 18 hole, par 69 golf course with driving range, bar/ restaurant and golf shop. Our Civic Hall entertainment venue hosts music concerts, shows & events and is available for private hire. We also have function/ conference rooms together with a full bars & catering service available at a number of our sites. Impulse Leisure's facilities are available for use by the entire community, either on a "pay-as-you-play" basis or via our various membership schemes. We offer a range of different membership options with discounts available for over 60s, junior/ youths, students and low income users. Our Platinum health and fitness membership packages allow unlimited use of our fitness suites, group exercise classes, swimming and health suites for a fixed monthly fee.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Capability Brown
Opened
1972
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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 Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure on tee accuracy for short par fours turning into wedge plays while par fives risk big scores if positions falter from their extended demands.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695112 yards4674 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.2 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 280 | 353 | 375 | 372 | 178 | 290 | 110 | 356 | 2563 | 293 | 167 | 328 | 245 | 148 | 299 | 465 | 156 | 448 | 2549 | 5112 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695495 yards5025 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 293 | 374 | 396 | 394 | 202 | 307 | 132 | 382 | 2750 | 317 | 190 | 350 | 267 | 172 | 319 | 487 | 173 | 470 | 2745 | 5495 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685317 yards4862 metersCR 65.9Bogey 88.2Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 288 | 364 | 385 | 384 | 190 | 299 | 121 | 370 | 2663 | 306 | 180 | 339 | 257 | 161 | 310 | 476 | 165 | 460 | 2654 | 5317 |
R
red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695112 yards4674 metersCR 70.0Bogey 98.8Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 280 | 353 | 375 | 372 | 178 | 290 | 110 | 356 | 2563 | 293 | 167 | 328 | 245 | 148 | 299 | 465 | 156 | 448 | 2549 | 5112 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile79% match
For Yellow tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision29%
Distance Control8%
12 Week Flagship Program for Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 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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63% match
For Yellow tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory19%
Scoring18%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
46% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started46% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading8%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
18% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim28%
Scoring17%
47% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy13%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim22%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
77% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Dispersion19%
45% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
72% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
81% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Aim12%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Precision17%
48% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control42%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
73% match
For red tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
53% match
For red tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
36% match
For red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
18% match
For red tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
50% match
For red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
72% match
For red 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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Prepare for Tournaments at Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club challenges consistency. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5304 yards. The back tees extend to 5495.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 67.0 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 Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5495.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country 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 Impluse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5495.0 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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