44% match
For Green - Women tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meltham Golf Club (1011122)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Meltham Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meltham, 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Alignment 15%Precision 15%
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.
21.5
Average HCP
12.3
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Meltham
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meltham.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@meltham-golf.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
Thick Hollins Hall, Meltham HD9 4DQ, UK
Course Description
Meltham Golf Club is a historic parkland golf course based near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, overlooking the Pennine Hills. Founded in 1908, the club warmly welcomes visitors and guests, offering a pro shop, clubhouse facilities, and opportunities to book rounds, participate in opens and competitions, and enjoy hospitality. The course is described as one of the finest in Huddersfield and West Yorkshire, with information and services available through the club’s website for members and guests alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1908
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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 Meltham, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green - Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests precise wedge and short iron approaches on its many compact par fours and threes, with back nine slope raising bogey risks on tougher lengths.This course repeatedly tests precise wedge and short iron approaches on its many compact par fours and threes, with back nine slope raising bogey risks on tougher lengths.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 685267 yards4816 metersCR 66.7Bogey 89.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 222 | 261 | 145 | 248 | 152 | 451 | 401 | 334 | 409 | 2623 | 306 | 521 | 111 | 308 | 266 | 368 | 324 | 155 | 285 | 2644 | 5267 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706259 yards5723 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.4Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 295 | 178 | 385 | 174 | 505 | 433 | 410 | 444 | 3185 | 393 | 548 | 143 | 366 | 291 | 421 | 369 | 197 | 346 | 3074 | 6259 |
G
Green - Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735267 yards4816 metersCR 72.0Bogey 103.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 222 | 261 | 145 | 248 | 152 | 451 | 401 | 334 | 409 | 2623 | 306 | 521 | 111 | 308 | 266 | 368 | 324 | 155 | 285 | 2644 | 5267 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735610 yards5130 metersCR 74.3Bogey 106.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 270 | 142 | 347 | 148 | 440 | 408 | 399 | 415 | 2919 | 296 | 520 | 111 | 322 | 263 | 358 | 345 | 159 | 317 | 2691 | 5610 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meltham
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Green - Women tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Green - Women tees
Set up for success, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
49% match
For Green - Women tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control32%
Visualization27%
12 Week Flagship Program for Meltham
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meltham. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Green - Women tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Green - Women tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
26% match
For Green - Women tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started70% match
For Green - Women tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For Green - Women tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
56% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
78% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
45% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
33% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
48% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
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Get Started54% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
52% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
84% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
71% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Scoring12%
80% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Aim20%
65% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Accuracy12%
44% match
For Green tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started49% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
51% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
64% match
For Green tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim31%
Alignment27%
39% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
36% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
49% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring30%
Precision15%
74% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Aim11%
66% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
82% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
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Get Started52% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Aim11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Meltham
Get answers to common questions about playing Meltham and what to expect.
How difficult is Meltham for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Meltham challenges consistency. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meltham?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5763 yards. The back tees extend to 6259.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meltham?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Meltham and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6259.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Meltham 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 Meltham strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6259.0 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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