74% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kettering Golf Club (1009396)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
226
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
Kettering Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kettering, 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 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kettering
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kettering.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+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
Headlands, Broughton, Kettering NN15 6XA, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1891
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⭐4.6(121 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 Kettering, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precise short-game test with steady par four pressures where front nine toughness raises bogey risks but back nine allows scoring chances through control.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696032 yards5516 metersCR 69.0Bogey 91.0Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.6 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 151 | 413 | 413 | 157 | 502 | 328 | 185 | 507 | 390 | 3046 | 359 | 396 | 166 | 300 | 415 | 171 | 451 | 308 | 420 | 2986 | 6032 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695805 yards5308 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 43.8 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 136 | 406 | 399 | 144 | 498 | 317 | 169 | 480 | 383 | 2932 | 349 | 374 | 153 | 293 | 408 | 147 | 440 | 300 | 409 | 2873 | 5805 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735459 yards4992 metersCR 71.6Bogey 100.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 119 | 399 | 372 | 131 | 408 | 306 | 155 | 421 | 374 | 2685 | 342 | 360 | 138 | 287 | 379 | 142 | 430 | 295 | 401 | 2774 | 5459 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735805 yards5308 metersCR 73.7Bogey 103.8Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 136 | 406 | 399 | 144 | 498 | 317 | 169 | 480 | 383 | 2932 | 349 | 374 | 153 | 293 | 408 | 147 | 440 | 300 | 409 | 2873 | 5805 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kettering
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
51% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Kettering
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kettering. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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78% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started39% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory13%
Aim12%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min13 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy22%
Aim16%
62% match
For Red tees
Set up for high shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
39% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
41% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Dispersion19%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim27%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
59% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
80% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
Precision17%
72% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kettering
Get answers to common questions about playing Kettering and what to expect.
How difficult is Kettering for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kettering challenges consistency. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kettering?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5746 yards. The back tees extend to 6032.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kettering?
With a course rating of 69.0 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 Kettering and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6032.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Kettering 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 Kettering strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6032.0 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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