Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ivinghoe Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
65
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
Ivinghoe Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ivinghoe, 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 36%Precision 23%Aim 17%Alignment 12%Accuracy 11%
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.
22.6
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
38.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ivinghoe
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ivinghoe.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ivinghoegolfclub.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
Wellcroft
Course Description
Ivinghoe Golf Club is a historic nine-hole parkland golf course located in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire. Open daily to visitors with online tee-time booking, it offers a traditional clubhouse, pro shop, and on-site tuition, aiming to welcome players of all ages and abilities since 1967. The club emphasizes a friendly, family-owned environment with various membership categories and ongoing facilities improvements.
nine-hole golf course • parkland golf • tee time booking • golf membership • pro shop • golf tuition • clubhouse • visitors golf • group bookings • social golf • golf in buckinghamshire • chiltern hills golf • golf course openness • slope rating conversion
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Reg Garrad
Opened
1967
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ivinghoe
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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Precision20%
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
10 Week Flagship Program for Ivinghoe
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ivinghoe. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring27%
Mechanics11%
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Get StartedControl driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Mechanics18%
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy31%
Precision11%
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Aim14%
Precision14%
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Scoring20%
Mechanics11%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Ivinghoe
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
England
BUCS Golf Tour - English & Welsh Championships
3/16/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
men
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BUCS Golf Tour - English & Welsh Championships
3/16/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
women
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SSGT U18 Strokeplay Championship 2025-26
3/23/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Junior
women
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SSGT U18 Strokeplay Championship 2025-26
3/23/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Junior
men
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BJGT WAGR Series - Easter Challenge
3/31/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Ashford Manor
women
Open for registration
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BJGT WAGR Series - Easter Challenge
3/31/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Ashford Manor
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ivinghoe
Get answers to common questions about playing Ivinghoe and what to expect.
How difficult is Ivinghoe for mid-handicap golfers?
Ivinghoe presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ivinghoe?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ivinghoe?
With a course rating of 70 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 Ivinghoe and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Ivinghoe and how should I play it?
Ivinghoe 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 Ivinghoe strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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