80% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Links Golf Club (1010286)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
229
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
The Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Links, 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 26%Distance Control 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@linksgolfclub.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
The Links, Cambridge Rd, Newmarket CB8 0TG, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Dye
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(115 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 The Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four approaches that pressure wedge control and test recoveries, with front nine par fives raising bogey risks through tougher demands.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725596 yards5117 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.1Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.5 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 302 | 170 | 419 | 461 | 310 | 319 | 359 | 141 | 2916 | 352 | 314 | 120 | 446 | 257 | 331 | 354 | 164 | 342 | 2680 | 5596 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726564 yards6002 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 437 | 192 | 520 | 496 | 401 | 406 | 387 | 163 | 3526 | 364 | 342 | 143 | 495 | 307 | 413 | 385 | 196 | 393 | 3038 | 6564 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726269 yards5732 metersCR 70.6Bogey 93.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 392 | 191 | 488 | 483 | 353 | 404 | 375 | 150 | 3354 | 355 | 317 | 141 | 474 | 279 | 406 | 370 | 189 | 384 | 2915 | 6269 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725596 yards5117 metersCR 72.6Bogey 102.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 302 | 170 | 419 | 461 | 310 | 319 | 359 | 141 | 2916 | 352 | 314 | 120 | 446 | 257 | 331 | 354 | 164 | 342 | 2680 | 5596 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Links
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
15 Week Flagship Program for The Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Links. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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75% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision28%
Dispersion17%
47% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
76% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
67% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
40% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory14%
80% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
43% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
59% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Dispersion21%
Accuracy21%
Aim15%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
Green Reading11%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control8%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring20%
Trajectory11%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Precision12%
26% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started44% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim19%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
34% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
84% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
65% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Links
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 The Links
Get answers to common questions about playing The Links and what to expect.
How difficult is The Links for mid-handicap golfers?
The Links is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6080 yards. The back tees extend to 6564.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Links?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 The Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6564.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Links 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 The Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6564.0 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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