58% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club (1011114)
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mellor And Townscliffe 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Alignment 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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@marple-golf-club.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
Tarden, Gibb Ln, Mellor, Stockport SK6 5NA, UK
Course Description
Marple Golf is a historic golf club located in Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, established in 1892. The club features a flat parkland course with scenic views toward the Manchester skyline and offers visitor bookings, member information, and course-related details. It supports open competitions, a greens team, and facilities including a clubhouse and restaurant, with contact through the golf professional for bookings. The site provides tee booking links, course status updates, and event information for members and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Opened
1892
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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 Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure where iron accuracy drives low scores and tough holes spike bogey risk with their structure.This course delivers constant par four pressure where iron accuracy drives low scores and tough holes spike bogey risk with their structure.
M
Men's Composite 9 Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 352784 yards2546 metersCR 34.3Bogey 46.3Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 368 | 136 | 264 | 127 | 461 | 288 | 382 | 382 | 2784 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 665144 yards4704 metersCR 66.6Bogey 87.9Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.5 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 297 | 132 | 229 | 116 | 424 | 213 | 299 | 212 | 2202 | 348 | 105 | 357 | 402 | 159 | 397 | 462 | 332 | 380 | 2942 | 5144 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705812 yards5314 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 387 | 144 | 268 | 141 | 461 | 308 | 360 | 216 | 2667 | 372 | 110 | 384 | 410 | 165 | 427 | 509 | 349 | 419 | 3145 | 5812 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705587 yards5109 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 368 | 136 | 264 | 127 | 461 | 288 | 330 | 212 | 2562 | 352 | 110 | 370 | 387 | 163 | 427 | 492 | 342 | 382 | 3025 | 5587 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mellor And Townscliffe 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
21% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
53% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Precision21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
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 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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20% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
54% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Mechanics18%
64% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control15%
Precision14%
34% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started83% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Precision16%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
40% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started50% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim14%
Trajectory12%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Red tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
21% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment31%
Distance Control14%
81% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
20% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Aim22%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
63% 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%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Scoring12%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Men's Composite 9 Yellow tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Dispersion18%
74% match
For Men's Composite 9 Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Men's Composite 9 Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4298 yards. The back tees extend to 5812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5812.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club 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 Mellor And Townscliffe Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5812.0 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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