Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kings Hill Golf Club (1009486)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Kings Hill Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kings Hill, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kings Hill
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kings Hill.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Fortune Way, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4GF, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Williams
Opened
1995
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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 Kings Hill, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 16 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 7 | — | 5 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 394 | 320 | 340 | 299 | 143 | 283 | 154 | 474 | 2867 | 517 | 170 | 471 | 370 | 371 | 299 | 370 | 136 | 426 | 3130 | 5997 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 16 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 7 | — | 5 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 362 | 293 | 320 | 286 | 132 | 271 | 145 | 448 | 2662 | 485 | 146 | 436 | 349 | 341 | 269 | 350 | 128 | 401 | 2905 | 5567 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 7 | — | 5 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 430 | 362 | 377 | 339 | 167 | 308 | 173 | 515 | 3156 | 537 | 193 | 511 | 403 | 399 | 331 | 398 | 157 | 454 | 3383 | 6539 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 7 | — | 5 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 416 | 337 | 356 | 325 | 151 | 296 | 160 | 490 | 3003 | 526 | 186 | 487 | 383 | 385 | 317 | 387 | 149 | 439 | 3259 | 6262 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kings Hill
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 profileCheck setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid fringe with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Kings Hill
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kings Hill. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kings Hill
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 Kings Hill
Get answers to common questions about playing Kings Hill and what to expect.
How difficult is Kings Hill for mid-handicap golfers?
Kings Hill presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kings Hill?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6053 yards. The back tees extend to 6539.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kings Hill?
With a course rating of 72.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kings Hill and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6539.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Kings Hill and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Kings Hill strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6539.0 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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