Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Longcliffe Golf Club (1010446)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
217
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
Longcliffe Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Longcliffe, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Longcliffe
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 Longcliffe.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
secretary@longcliffegolf.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Snell's Nook Ln, Nanpantan, Loughborough LE11 3YA, UK
Course Description
Longcliffe Golf Club is a premier golf course and club located in the East Midlands, England. It offers a championship-style course along with clubhouse facilities and event spaces, serving members, visitors, societies, and golf days. The club provides amenities including the Pro Shop, bar and catering, and hosts open competitions, coaching, and other social events. It is known for its historic grounds, course status updates, and guest-friendly facilities in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Williamson
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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 Longcliffe, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Red - Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 340 | 318 | 379 | 115 | 232 | 384 | 523 | 375 | 2778 | 302 | 312 | 398 | 309 | 269 | 146 | 287 | 371 | 290 | 2684 | 5462 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 179 | 402 | 381 | 521 | 131 | 273 | 461 | 565 | 416 | 3329 | 375 | 331 | 481 | 407 | 318 | 163 | 378 | 492 | 338 | 3283 | 6612 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 164 | 383 | 372 | 506 | 123 | 265 | 444 | 559 | 409 | 3225 | 364 | 326 | 477 | 392 | 306 | 152 | 370 | 478 | 328 | 3193 | 6418 |
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.9 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 340 | 318 | 379 | 115 | 232 | 384 | 523 | 375 | 2778 | 302 | 312 | 398 | 309 | 269 | 146 | 287 | 371 | 290 | 2684 | 5462 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Longcliffe
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 profileControl the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Longcliffe
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Longcliffe. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Longcliffe
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 Longcliffe
Get answers to common questions about playing Longcliffe and what to expect.
How difficult is Longcliffe for mid-handicap golfers?
Longcliffe presents a demanding test. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Longcliffe?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6037 yards. The back tees extend to 6612.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Longcliffe?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Longcliffe and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6612.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Longcliffe 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 Longcliffe strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6612.0 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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