42% match
For Red tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lydney Golf Club (1010613)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Lydney Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lydney 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 24%Aim 21%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lydney Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lydney Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Naas Ln, Lydney GL15 4ES, UK
Course Description
Lydney Golf Club is a historic 9-hole parkland golf course located along the River Severn on the edge of the Forest of Dean. Founded in 1909 and moved to Naas Lane in 2011, the course features USGA-standard greens, an automated sprinkler system and strategically undulating greens that offer a challenging round. The club is renowned for camaraderie and a fully equipped clubhouse with a modern bar and dining, plus free WiFi for members and guests. It serves both members and visiting golfers with visitors greens fees, social events, and society packages, making it a community hub for golf in the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
S. Gidman
Opened
2011
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(50 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 Lydney Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like endless par four tests where iron placement decides pars versus bogeys, short par threes demand wedge trust, and one par five tempts aggression with layup safety.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706061 yards5542 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 352 | 384 | 150 | 289 | 421 | 330 | 399 | 382 | 2987 | 290 | 352 | 484 | 143 | 187 | 421 | 330 | 485 | 382 | 3074 | 6061 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705871 yards5368 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 337 | 374 | 150 | 285 | 421 | 318 | 386 | 365 | 2906 | 280 | 332 | 474 | 130 | 175 | 421 | 316 | 472 | 365 | 2965 | 5871 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745592 yards5113 metersCR 74.0Bogey 106.2Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.1 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 307 | 342 | 150 | 314 | 415 | 318 | 298 | 382 | 2796 | 270 | 307 | 342 | 150 | 314 | 415 | 318 | 298 | 382 | 2796 | 5592 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lydney 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile36% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Scoring40%
Green Reading13%
58% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lydney Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lydney Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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43% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Scoring22%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min13 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
47% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
51% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision27%
Trajectory20%
70% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
37% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim25%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
57% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Precision27%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Precision21%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Square up, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Trajectory35%
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim24%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
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Get Started82% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lydney Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lydney Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lydney Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lydney Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lydney Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5826 yards. The back tees extend to 6061.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lydney Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lydney Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6061.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lydney Golf Club 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 Lydney Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6061.0 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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