Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know London Downs Golf Course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for London Downs Golf Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Everything you need to know about London Downs Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1614 New London Rd, Forest, VA 24551, USA
London Downs Golf Club is a premier semi-private golf club located in Forest, Virginia, offering a picturesque setting with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The club features two PGA professionals on staff to ensure a high-quality golfing experience, and it serves golfers in the Lynchburg area with membership options, instructional programs, and various amenities. It is positioned as a notable local golf destination just west of Lynchburg and east of Bedford along Route 460. The facility hosts events, outings, and instruction, emphasizing a welcoming community for players of all levels.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Breeden
Opened
1991
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for London Downs Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.9 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 204 | 381 | 508 | 407 | 402 | 182 | 604 | 386 | 3530 | 402 | 502 | 193 | 399 | 579 | 158 | 433 | 386 | 432 | 3484 | 7014 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 163 | 351 | 461 | 373 | 390 | 140 | 549 | 364 | 3218 | 365 | 477 | 168 | 330 | 548 | 135 | 392 | 357 | 396 | 3168 | 6386 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 135 | 315 | 441 | 343 | 286 | 113 | 482 | 303 | 2818 | 313 | 452 | 150 | 268 | 502 | 120 | 357 | 324 | 347 | 2833 | 5651 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on London Downs Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on London Downs Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on London Downs Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAlign stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for London Downs Golf Course. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedGet square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing London Downs Golf Course and what to expect.
London Downs Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6332 yards. The back tees extend to 7014.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.0 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.
Stretching to 7014.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 7014.0 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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