41% match
For Yellow tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lewes Golf Club (1010110)
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Lewes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lewes, 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%Scoring 24%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 14%
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.
20.8
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lewes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lewes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@lewesgolfclub.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
Chapel Hill, Lewes BN7 2BB, UK
Course Description
Lewes Golf Club is a historic downland golf club located in Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Open year-round, it operates an 18-hole course with a strong emphasis on sustainability and wildlife-friendly maintenance in the South Downs National Park. The club offers visitor tee bookings, membership options, a PGA pro shop and restaurant services, and hosts events and functions for members and guests. It positions itself as a premier rural golf experience with a focus on environmental stewardship and community involvement.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1896
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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 Lewes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tight approach choices on compact holes where misses spark bogeys via high slope demands, while par fives tempt reach but risk trouble.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715804 yards5307 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 351 | 299 | 123 | 329 | 122 | 495 | 362 | 516 | 2921 | 303 | 341 | 180 | 342 | 337 | 385 | 466 | 147 | 382 | 2883 | 5804 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715331 yards4875 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 325 | 257 | 92 | 324 | 109 | 439 | 344 | 505 | 2700 | 232 | 306 | 142 | 320 | 314 | 361 | 455 | 140 | 361 | 2631 | 5331 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715804 yards5307 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 351 | 299 | 123 | 329 | 122 | 495 | 362 | 516 | 2921 | 303 | 341 | 180 | 342 | 337 | 385 | 466 | 147 | 382 | 2883 | 5804 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lewes
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 profile40% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control11%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lewes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lewes. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy25%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Aim22%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Precision20%
Aim18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
17% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
75% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
76% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
25% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics15%
Aim13%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lewes
Get answers to common questions about playing Lewes and what to expect.
How difficult is Lewes for mid-handicap golfers?
Lewes presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lewes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5568 yards. The back tees extend to 5804.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lewes?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lewes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5804.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lewes and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Lewes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5804.0 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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