Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Matlock.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Matlock, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about Matlock.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Matlock Moor,, Chesterfield Rd, Matlock Moor, Matlock DE4 5LZ, United Kingdom
Matlock Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. It offers an 18-hole par-70 course with stunning Derwent Valley views, plus extensive practice facilities including a 10-bay covered, floodlit driving range and an indoor fitting and simulation setup. The club provides on-site bar and catering, visitor tee bookings, and facilities for societies and corporate events. Located about 850 feet above sea level in the Derbyshire hills, it serves both local players and visitors seeking a scenic round near the Peak District.
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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1906
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Matlock, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 146 | 408 | 164 | 359 | 380 | 340 | 146 | 319 | 2603 | 169 | 480 | 291 | 474 | 255 | 164 | 382 | 343 | 288 | 2846 | 5449 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 207 | 522 | 170 | 416 | 462 | 340 | 146 | 406 | 3018 | 178 | 510 | 345 | 504 | 255 | 179 | 433 | 343 | 322 | 3069 | 6087 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 146 | 408 | 158 | 359 | 380 | 312 | 132 | 319 | 2549 | 121 | 450 | 291 | 456 | 234 | 165 | 382 | 318 | 288 | 2705 | 5254 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Matlock hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileVisualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Matlock. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Matlock and what to expect.
Matlock presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5670 yards. The back tees extend to 6087.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.4 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.
Stretching to 6087.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6087.0 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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