59% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy26%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Locust Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Locust Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Locust, 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 24%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%
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
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Locust
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Locust.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@locusthillsgc.com
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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
5575 North River Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Kitchen Family
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(280 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 Locust, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron play demands on par fours paired with par five decisions that tempt aggression but punish errors, ramping up risk on the tougher back side where bogey chances slip away.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726527 yards5968 metersCR 70.2Bogey 90.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 540 | 179 | 470 | 293 | 126 | 375 | 391 | 191 | 505 | 3070 | 549 | 172 | 382 | 385 | 599 | 393 | 165 | 402 | 410 | 3457 | 6527 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 725325 yards4869 metersCR 64.5Bogey 82.9Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.0 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 41.9 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 134 | 428 | 239 | 104 | 278 | 300 | 154 | 438 | 2561 | 445 | 137 | 343 | 327 | 423 | 286 | 135 | 375 | 293 | 2764 | 5325 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724630 yards4234 metersCR 65.1Bogey 89.0Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 101 | 352 | 223 | 93 | 248 | 293 | 132 | 429 | 2305 | 426 | 114 | 233 | 242 | 414 | 270 | 120 | 265 | 241 | 2325 | 4630 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725325 yards4869 metersCR 69.0Bogey 95.4Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 134 | 428 | 239 | 104 | 278 | 300 | 154 | 438 | 2561 | 445 | 137 | 343 | 327 | 423 | 286 | 135 | 375 | 293 | 2764 | 5325 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Locust
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 profile58% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Aim15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
43% match
For Silver tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Mechanics15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Locust
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Locust. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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85% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Silver tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring18%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started62% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment26%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Precision11%
61% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring17%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Silver tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
63% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision21%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Silver tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Aim9%
54% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision24%
Trajectory12%
60% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
56% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control9%
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Get Started48% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
34% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP6 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
Precision26%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
83% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started27% match
For Black tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Aim19%
53% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control10%
60% match
For Black tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
18% match
For Black tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
60% match
For Black tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory18%
Precision15%
49% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
56% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
57% match
For Silver tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Locust
Get answers to common questions about playing Locust and what to expect.
How difficult is Locust for mid-handicap golfers?
Locust is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Locust?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5578 yards. The back tees extend to 6527.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Locust?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Locust and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6527.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Locust and how should I play it?
Locust is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Locust strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 6527.0 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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