73% match
For Blue - Women tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club (1009602)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Kirkby Lonsdale Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kirkby Lonsdale, 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%Precision 22%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kirkby Lonsdale
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kirkby Lonsdale.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6, UK
Course Description
Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club is a 18-hole parkland golf course located in the Lune Valley within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The club offers visitor access, membership options, driving range facilities, and pro-tuition with a modern clubhouse and catering options for group visits. It emphasizes scenic views of the Howgill Fells, Barbon Beck, and the River Lune, with a range of golfing packages including visiting groups and stay-and-play ideas. Open to members and visitors, the club provides tee times, a pro shop, swing room facilities, and an on-site dining and events experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Kirkby Lonsdale, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue - Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure through numerous par fours requiring precise drives into iron approaches, where misses inflate scores on a steep slope layout amid par fives that tempt but punish bold plays.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726594 yards6030 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 388 | 168 | 501 | 190 | 429 | 362 | 507 | 372 | 3261 | 543 | 368 | 396 | 172 | 560 | 349 | 395 | 159 | 391 | 3333 | 6594 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726244 yards5710 metersCR 70.4Bogey 95.6Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 372 | 154 | 476 | 189 | 381 | 347 | 498 | 357 | 3107 | 484 | 353 | 370 | 157 | 554 | 337 | 366 | 138 | 378 | 3137 | 6244 |
B
Blue - Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734951 yards4527 metersCR 68.7Bogey 96.8Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 296 | 148 | 440 | 125 | 314 | 272 | 371 | 238 | 2472 | 371 | 229 | 339 | 124 | 447 | 256 | 240 | 103 | 370 | 2479 | 4951 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735734 yards5243 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.2Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 305 | 149 | 441 | 190 | 374 | 315 | 494 | 310 | 2903 | 478 | 304 | 342 | 123 | 446 | 308 | 351 | 105 | 374 | 2831 | 5734 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kirkby Lonsdale
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 profile66% match
For Blue - Women tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim15%
Trajectory12%
46% match
For Blue - Women tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For Blue - Women tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Distance Control14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Kirkby Lonsdale
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kirkby Lonsdale. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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74% match
For Blue - Women tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Precision16%
40% match
For Blue - Women tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
78% match
For Blue - Women tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue - Women tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For Blue - Women tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Blue - Women tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Blue - Women tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
62% match
For Blue - Women tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Blue - Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Blue - Women tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
46% match
For Blue - Women tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
65% match
For Blue - Women tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
27% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
56% match
For Red 2017 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory10%
45% match
For Red 2017 tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control34%
Visualization25%
56% match
For Red 2017 tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For Red 2017 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP7 drills
Precision37%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
51% 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%
59% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
58% match
For White tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
62% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
42% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring25%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Aim13%
55% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision26%
Alignment11%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Fly over bunker, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Precision26%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision25%
Trajectory21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkby Lonsdale
Get answers to common questions about playing Kirkby Lonsdale and what to expect.
How difficult is Kirkby Lonsdale for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kirkby Lonsdale challenges consistency. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kirkby Lonsdale?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5772 yards. The back tees extend to 6594.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kirkby Lonsdale?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Kirkby Lonsdale and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6594.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Kirkby Lonsdale strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6594.0 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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