49% match
For Gold tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for London Downs Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
London Downs Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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
11
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for London Downs Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about London Downs Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@londondowns.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
1614 New London Rd, Forest, VA 24551, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Breeden
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(213 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 London Downs Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through long par fours needing spot-on drives and irons plus par fives that tempt birdies but punish errors on peak difficulty holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727014 yards6414 metersCR 74.0Bogey 99.8Slope 139
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726386 yards5839 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.8Slope 133
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 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725651 yards5167 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.7Slope 128
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for London Downs Golf Course
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 profile76% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For Gold tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
12 Week Flagship Program for London Downs Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Gold tees
Hit varying targets, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim26%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion21%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy13%
Alignment11%
75% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For White tees
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
49% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control10%
68% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
49% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory20%
Precision20%
46% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
26% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization41%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim13%
56% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Scoring10%
61% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
26% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
39% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
72% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
Aim15%
42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about London Downs Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing London Downs Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is London Downs Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at London Downs Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at London Downs Golf Course?
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.
How long is London Downs Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7014.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is London Downs Golf Course 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 London Downs Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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