47% match
For Navy tees
Visualize long lines, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lydd Golf Club (1010609)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
151
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Lydd Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lydd Golf Club, 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 27%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
16.5
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lydd Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lydd Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@lyddgolfclub.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
Romney Rd, Romney Marsh TN29 9LS, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Mike Smith
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(277 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 Lydd Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Navy
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles with short par three tests and rare par five gambles, forcing tee shot discipline amid bogey risks on longer stretches.
N
Navy Tee
Gender: MalePar 716268 yards5731 metersCR 70.5Bogey 91.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 391 | 507 | 342 | 385 | 314 | 127 | 370 | 389 | 3094 | 149 | 389 | 431 | 412 | 171 | 495 | 355 | 389 | 383 | 3174 | 6268 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716623 yards6056 metersCR 72.3Bogey 94.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 441 | 533 | 359 | 407 | 329 | 145 | 386 | 413 | 3303 | 166 | 397 | 450 | 435 | 190 | 515 | 375 | 412 | 380 | 3320 | 6623 |
L
Lime Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745656 yards5172 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.4Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.3 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 251 | 375 | 442 | 320 | 365 | 268 | 105 | 347 | 318 | 2791 | 128 | 360 | 410 | 388 | 150 | 471 | 311 | 335 | 312 | 2865 | 5656 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lydd Golf Club
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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Navy tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Navy tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
52% match
For Navy tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring31%
Green Reading11%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lydd Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lydd Golf Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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70% match
For Navy tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started71% match
For Navy tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For Navy tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
61% match
For Navy tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Navy tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
69% match
For Navy tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Navy tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Navy tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
47% match
For Navy tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Navy tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
72% match
For Navy tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Navy tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Scoring12%
22% match
For Navy tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started76% match
For Navy tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Navy tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Navy tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Precision23%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Precision20%
70% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
72% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
48% match
For Lime tees
Challenge limits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion20%
Alignment18%
55% match
For Lime tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
63% match
For Lime tees
Get close to pin, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Scoring25%
Dispersion13%
16% match
For Lime tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started73% match
For Lime tees
Save with mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Lydd Golf Club
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 Lydd Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lydd Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lydd Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lydd Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lydd Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6140 yards. The back tees extend to 6623.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lydd Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lydd Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6623.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Lydd Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Lydd Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6623.0 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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