63% match
For Women Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Longhirst Hall Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Dawson Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dawson, 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%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.
16.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dawson
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dawson.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@longhirstgolf.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
Longhirst
Course Description
Longhirst Hall Golf Club operates in Northumberland, England, featuring two distinct courses—the Dawson and The Lakes—designed to offer both challenging Lakeland-style play and stunning countryside settings. The club emphasizes its practice facilities, including a driving range and golf academy, and hosts PGA Europro tour events and various membership, academy, and stay-and-play offerings. It serves golf visitors and members in the northeast England region, with additional amenities such as group bookings, competitions, and social engagement opportunities.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
73
Type
Parkland
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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 Dawson, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Women Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where tee shots shape easy approaches, paired with par fives that offer birdie paths but big score risks on errors.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736712 yards6137 metersCR 72.3Bogey 94.5Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 324 | 169 | 404 | 394 | 510 | 400 | 375 | 573 | 3636 | 317 | 487 | 160 | 371 | 414 | 379 | 198 | 364 | 386 | 3076 | 6712 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 736446 yards5894 metersCR 71.1Bogey 93.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 313 | 160 | 399 | 385 | 500 | 369 | 369 | 488 | 3458 | 310 | 475 | 151 | 363 | 401 | 366 | 191 | 352 | 379 | 2988 | 6446 |
W
Women Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735607 yards5127 metersCR 72.5Bogey 100.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 52.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 305 | 144 | 385 | 371 | 431 | 295 | 355 | 381 | 3114 | 296 | 452 | 142 | 350 | 266 | 320 | 90 | 255 | 322 | 2493 | 5607 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dawson
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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Women Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Women Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
53% match
For Women Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Dawson
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dawson. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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73% match
For Women Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Trajectory17%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For Women Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
52% match
For Women Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Women Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
47% match
For Women Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Women Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Women Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Women Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Women Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Women Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Women Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Women Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Women Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started57% match
For Women Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Women Red tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
27% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
69% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
57% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
42% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
59% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson
Get answers to common questions about playing Dawson and what to expect.
How difficult is Dawson for mid-handicap golfers?
Dawson presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dawson?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6160 yards. The back tees extend to 6712.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dawson?
With a course rating of 72.3 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dawson and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6712.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Dawson and how should I play it?
Dawson 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 Dawson strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6712.0 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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