Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Market Harborough Golf Club

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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

101

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Market Harborough Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Market Harborough, 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%Precision 24%Distance Control 18%Aim 17%Alignment 12%

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.

16.7

Average HCP

8.9

Minimum HCP

30.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Market Harborough

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Market Harborough.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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office@mhgolf.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

Oxendon Road

Course Description

MARKET HARBOROUGH GOLF CLUB LIMITED is a non profit organization management company.Run for the members we are a go forward organisation intent on delivering value to our membership and local community.As well as being a friendly club, welcoming members, visitors and societies we have a vibrant community responsibility. This manifests itself i offering local benefits employee benefit schemes as well as customer golf days.We aim to help local businesses grow too, especially those that are relevant to our growing membership.We have a thriving academy section that can cater for any age group to help them enter the game with the maximum level of pga trained support. We welcome men, women, juniors and seniors of all ages and capabilities and have three teaching professionals to help you grow and advance your enjoyment of golf.The Shires Tour is based at Market Harborough Golf club run by Kegan Jamieson and his team.The pro-shop is fully equipped with Ping trained club fitting specialist with a dedicated studio. The Range is covered, has plenty of bay space, ie not cramped, and now is fully lit, for those winter training sessions.The clubhouse has a fully stocked bar, coffee machine, full catering kitchen and can cater for events of up to 100 with ease.The outdoor patio's are fully paved and can handle a further 40 covers in relaxed comfort , on environmentally friendly seating with excellent views on the 1st tee, 9th green and putting practice area. Car park access is off Oxenden road, the A508 between the Leisure centre and Rugby club and the George at Oxenden.The front 9 holes are ridge and furrow, parkland , mature trees and rolling hills. The second 9 holes have a different character, with plenty of challenging holes, water abounds the closing 3 holes.Market Harborough Golf Club has a great layout, the envy of many less challenging golf clubs. Visitors and members guests play over 8,000 rounds a year with Societies welcome.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

H. Swan

Opened

1898

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Market Harborough

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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Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Accuracy26%

Alignment21%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring25%

Distance Control18%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Market Harborough

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Market Harborough. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim39%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Alignment31%

Distance Control19%

Scoring18%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Precision20%

Distance Control19%

Aim17%

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Land Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim32%

Scoring28%

Alignment26%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Aim24%

Distance Control23%

Scoring20%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Aim15%

Trajectory15%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills

Scoring29%

Precision19%

Trajectory15%

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Trajectory24%

Scoring19%

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Precision Wedges

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring27%

Precision18%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Market Harborough

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Market Harborough

Get answers to common questions about playing Market Harborough and what to expect.

How difficult is Market Harborough for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Market Harborough challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Market Harborough?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Market Harborough?

With a course rating of 70 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 Market Harborough and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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