Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Mellor & Townscliffe.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
96
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 Mellor & Townscliffe, 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 from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Tarden, Gibb Lane
Mellor Golf Club is a traditional golf facility located in Gibb Lane, Stockport, Cheshire. The club offers a golf course with facilities for members and visitors, including a professional shop and clubhouse services, and provides options for tee times, membership, and events. It emphasizes scenic views over multiple counties and serves as a local hub for golfing activities in the Cheshire Plain and High Peak area. The site also highlights policies, health and safety guidelines, and community engagement through its amateur sports club status.
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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1894
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Mellor & Townscliffe hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mellor & Townscliffe hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mellor & Townscliffe hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Mellor & Townscliffe hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Mellor & Townscliffe hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Mellor & Townscliffe 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 profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mellor & Townscliffe. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Sand
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Chip
Pick Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Mellor & Townscliffe hole by hole data. Contains 47 practice days and 44 unique drills.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Mellor & Townscliffe and what to expect.
Players often find Mellor & Townscliffe technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
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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