48% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for John O'Gaunt Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Carthagena Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carthagena, 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 26%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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
9.3
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carthagena
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carthagena.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
simon@johnogauntgolfclub.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
Sutton Park
Course Description
John O'Gaunt Golf Club is a golf club located in Bedfordshire, England, boasting two 18-hole golf courses and a beautiful Victorian-era clubhouse. It offers membership, visitors, and society days, as well as a pro shop and functions and weddings.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hawtree Ltd
Opened
1948
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(180 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 Carthagena, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy through endless par fours that reward positioned drives with short approaches, while back nine ramps up risk on tougher long holes demanding flawless execution.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695819 yards5321 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 161 | 313 | 289 | 430 | 151 | 456 | 155 | 371 | 2717 | 477 | 177 | 369 | 214 | 300 | 363 | 386 | 336 | 480 | 3102 | 5819 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695635 yards5153 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 153 | 301 | 278 | 419 | 141 | 448 | 142 | 362 | 2625 | 464 | 166 | 359 | 205 | 293 | 353 | 375 | 325 | 470 | 3010 | 5635 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705297 yards4844 metersCR 71.1Bogey 101.1Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 134 | 279 | 257 | 398 | 115 | 424 | 125 | 353 | 2447 | 454 | 155 | 319 | 195 | 281 | 338 | 364 | 285 | 459 | 2850 | 5297 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carthagena
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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision21%
Trajectory20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Carthagena
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carthagena. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For Yellow tees
Set a target, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
20% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
44% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy11%
77% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment11%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
39% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
65% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started67% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
67% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
81% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
64% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Carthagena
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 Carthagena
Get answers to common questions about playing Carthagena and what to expect.
How difficult is Carthagena for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Carthagena challenges consistency. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carthagena?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5558 yards. The back tees extend to 5819.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carthagena?
With a course rating of 68.8 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 Carthagena and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5819.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Carthagena and how should I play it?
Carthagena 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 Carthagena strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5819.0 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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