60% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Manston Golf Centre (1010856)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Manston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Manston, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 13%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Manston
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Manston.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@manstongolf.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
Manston Rd, Ramsgate, Manston CT12 5BE, UK
Course Description
Manston Golf Centre is a golf facility in Kent offering a range of golfing services including a Toptracer driving range, golf lessons, custom fitting, and a pro shop. The center hosts PGA-qualified professionals who help players improve their game, from beginners to advanced golfers, and provides coaching studios and a retail store for golf equipment. Located on Manston Road in Manston, Kent (CT12 5BE), the center also features a golf entertainment offering through Rascal Bay Adventure Golf as part of its facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phillip Sparks
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(658 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 Manston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through quick par fours needing straight drives into iron approaches plus tidy par threes for mid irons, risking bogeys if accuracy slips anywhere close.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 664934 yards4512 metersCR 64.0Bogey 83.6Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.8 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.8 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 354 | 161 | 330 | 140 | 299 | 399 | 139 | 299 | 2467 | 346 | 354 | 161 | 330 | 140 | 299 | 399 | 139 | 299 | 2467 | 4934 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 664688 yards4287 metersCR 62.6Bogey 82.0Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.0 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.0 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 344 | 141 | 316 | 127 | 289 | 391 | 129 | 288 | 2344 | 319 | 344 | 141 | 316 | 127 | 289 | 391 | 129 | 288 | 2344 | 4688 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 663640 yards3328 metersCR 61.0Bogey 85.8Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 275 | 101 | 237 | 88 | 230 | 310 | 89 | 238 | 1820 | 252 | 275 | 101 | 237 | 88 | 230 | 310 | 89 | 238 | 1820 | 3640 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664022 yards3678 metersCR 63.2Bogey 89.6Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.8 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 303 | 105 | 275 | 107 | 232 | 343 | 97 | 275 | 2011 | 274 | 303 | 105 | 275 | 107 | 232 | 343 | 97 | 275 | 2011 | 4022 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Manston
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control11%
43% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Manston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Manston. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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70% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
48% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
31% match
For Yellow tees
Sink long putts, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy13%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Scoring34%
Distance Control11%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision18%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Precision27%
Mechanics18%
47% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
56% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
71% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory23%
Accuracy22%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment20%
79% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
Aim16%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
42% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy16%
Aim10%
59% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Dispersion12%
43% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
62% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%
80% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Manston
Get answers to common questions about playing Manston and what to expect.
How difficult is Manston for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Manston challenges consistency. The 105.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 64.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Manston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4287 yards. The back tees extend to 4934.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Manston?
With a course rating of 64.0 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Manston and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4934.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Manston and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Manston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 105.0 and yardage reaching 4934.0 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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