59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control29%
Visualization20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ipswich Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
27
27 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
128
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
Bixley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bixley, 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 25%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bixley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bixley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@ipswichgolfclub.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
Bucklesham Road
Course Description
Ipswich Golf Club is a historic members club in Ipswich, England, centered around two 18-hole and 9-hole courses: the Purdis Heath course and the Bixley course. It welcomes both members and visitors, offering diverse golfing facilities, dining and room hire, and access to club activities. Located just under four miles from Ipswich city centre, the club is well-connected via major roads and has a long-standing reputation, with the Purdis Heath course often ranked among England’s top courses. The club also features amenities such as catering, staff, and a range of golfing and social offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Opened
1968
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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 Bixley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of short shots and green work where par 3s dominate and par 4s leave easy seconds so scoring risk stays high on poor chips and putts.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 623882 yards3550 metersCR 60.8Bogey 82.4Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 101 | 286 | 121 | 354 | 119 | 304 | 184 | 119 | 353 | 1941 | 101 | 286 | 121 | 354 | 119 | 304 | 184 | 119 | 353 | 1941 | 3882 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623648 yards3336 metersCR 61.2Bogey 88.8Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 101 | 286 | 121 | 299 | 119 | 242 | 184 | 119 | 353 | 1824 | 101 | 286 | 121 | 299 | 119 | 242 | 184 | 119 | 353 | 1824 | 3648 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623882 yards3550 metersCR 63.2Bogey 91.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 45.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 45.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 101 | 286 | 121 | 354 | 119 | 304 | 184 | 119 | 353 | 1941 | 101 | 286 | 121 | 354 | 119 | 304 | 184 | 119 | 353 | 1941 | 3882 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bixley
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 27 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Aim22%
Dispersion21%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bixley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bixley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
39% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
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Get Started69% 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%
43% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment26%
Dispersion11%
67% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
74% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Dispersion21%
60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
25% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Dispersion16%
49% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Alignment23%
37% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision26%
Accuracy9%
63% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
72% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
78% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control18%
Aim12%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bixley
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bixley
Get answers to common questions about playing Bixley and what to expect.
How difficult is Bixley for mid-handicap golfers?
Bixley is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 60.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bixley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3765 yards. The back tees extend to 3882.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bixley?
With a course rating of 60.8 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 Bixley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3882.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bixley and how should I play it?
Bixley 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 Bixley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 3882.0 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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