68% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mardyke Valley Golf Club (1010887)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Mardyke Valley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mardyke Valley, 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 27%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
17.2
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mardyke Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mardyke Valley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@mardykevalley.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
South Rd, South Ockendon RM15 6RR, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
2003
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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 Mardyke Valley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test on short par fours where tee shots set up wedge approaches under slope pressure, creating birdie paths but bogey traps on misses.This layout repeats close-in decisions that reward iron control while punishing slight errors with tough up-and-downs.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705693 yards5206 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.2Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.5 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 346 | 356 | 349 | 111 | 563 | 311 | 296 | 163 | 2758 | 402 | 317 | 173 | 376 | 469 | 284 | 342 | 144 | 428 | 2935 | 5693 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706225 yards5692 metersCR 70.4Bogey 92.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 350 | 179 | 383 | 497 | 293 | 403 | 220 | 435 | 3174 | 283 | 413 | 416 | 357 | 170 | 572 | 336 | 330 | 174 | 3051 | 6225 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705742 yards5250 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.4Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 294 | 172 | 376 | 486 | 284 | 342 | 174 | 428 | 2963 | 276 | 346 | 356 | 349 | 111 | 557 | 311 | 310 | 163 | 2779 | 5742 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725693 yards5206 metersCR 73.2Bogey 102.6Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 346 | 356 | 349 | 111 | 563 | 311 | 296 | 163 | 2758 | 402 | 317 | 173 | 376 | 469 | 284 | 342 | 144 | 428 | 2935 | 5693 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705742 yards5250 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 346 | 356 | 349 | 111 | 557 | 311 | 310 | 163 | 2779 | 407 | 294 | 172 | 376 | 486 | 284 | 342 | 174 | 428 | 2963 | 5742 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mardyke Valley
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 profile73% match
For Yellow tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment28%
Scoring12%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mardyke Valley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mardyke Valley. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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72% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Scoring13%
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Get Started57% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring27%
Trajectory17%
20% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
46% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion18%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started40% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory17%
Aim14%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
50% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Scoring12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mardyke Valley
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mardyke Valley
Get answers to common questions about playing Mardyke Valley and what to expect.
How difficult is Mardyke Valley for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mardyke Valley technically exacting. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mardyke Valley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5959 yards. The back tees extend to 6225.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mardyke Valley?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mardyke Valley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6225.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Mardyke Valley and how should I play it?
Mardyke Valley 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 Mardyke Valley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6225.0 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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