Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Knighton Heath Golf Club (1009660)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Knighton Heath Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Knighton Heath, 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 Knighton Heath
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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.
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Knighton Heath.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@khgc.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Francis Ave, Bournemouth BH11 8NX, UK
Course Description
Knighton Heath Golf Club is a Bournemouth-based golf club offering a range of membership options and visitor tee-time bookings. The club highlights course play, clubhouse facilities, and golf-related services such as golf lessons, custom fitting, indoor golf studio, and equipment repairs. It emphasizes golf heritage, SafeGolf safety guidelines, and corporate partnerships, with access to facilities and events for members and visitors alike within the UK.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Yellow
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 368 | 212 | 406 | 307 | 341 | 392 | 330 | 461 | 3207 | 430 | 163 | 373 | 302 | 111 | 461 | 448 | 418 | 161 | 2867 | 6074 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 358 | 202 | 390 | 300 | 337 | 376 | 314 | 451 | 3083 | 408 | 152 | 359 | 294 | 103 | 461 | 435 | 404 | 149 | 2765 | 5848 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.5 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 358 | 202 | 390 | 300 | 337 | 376 | 314 | 451 | 3083 | 408 | 152 | 359 | 294 | 103 | 461 | 435 | 404 | 149 | 2765 | 5848 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Knighton Heath
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Knighton Heath
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Knighton Heath. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-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.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Knighton Heath
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 Knighton Heath
Get answers to common questions about playing Knighton Heath and what to expect.
How difficult is Knighton Heath for mid-handicap golfers?
Knighton Heath presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Knighton Heath?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5961 yards. The back tees extend to 6074.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Knighton Heath?
With a course rating of 70.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Knighton Heath and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6074.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Knighton Heath 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 Knighton Heath strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6074.0 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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