66% match
For Back tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Merion Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 25%Aim 19%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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helpdesk@anro.com
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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
450 Ardmore Avenue
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hugh Wilson/Perry Maxwell/William S. Flynn
Opened
1914
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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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Back
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where quick starters build rhythm but stern finishers test resolve, and back nine lifts risks to force smart risk choices.This plays like a precision par four gauntlet with creeping back nine squeeze on scoring calm.
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 706019 yards5504 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 402 | 526 | 217 | 409 | 133 | 284 | 243 | 431 | 2962 | 362 | 399 | 337 | 346 | 441 | 224 | 462 | 140 | 346 | 3057 | 6019 |
F
Front Tee
Gender: MalePar 705348 yards4890 metersCR 66.8Bogey 89.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 326 | 452 | 181 | 386 | 112 | 234 | 213 | 406 | 2606 | 313 | 358 | 316 | 272 | 401 | 195 | 430 | 130 | 327 | 2742 | 5348 |
S
Short Course Tee
Gender: MalePar 703835 yards3507 metersCR 61.6Bogey 82.3Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.0 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 41.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 200 | 250 | 340 | 125 | 270 | 115 | 160 | 135 | 270 | 1865 | 195 | 270 | 230 | 200 | 310 | 110 | 340 | 85 | 230 | 1970 | 3835 |
M
Middle Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745734 yards5243 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.8Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 381 | 476 | 202 | 399 | 117 | 273 | 233 | 413 | 2801 | 339 | 381 | 333 | 334 | 411 | 215 | 449 | 135 | 336 | 2933 | 5734 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Back tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
79% match
For Back tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Back tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion17%
Precision13%
16 Week Flagship Program for West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 15–16≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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72% match
For Back tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Back tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Back tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started67% match
For Back tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For Back tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Back tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Back tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Trajectory12%
66% match
For Back tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Back tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory14%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Back tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Front tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Front tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Front tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started67% match
For Front tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
44% match
For Front tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
80% match
For Front tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Front tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Front tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Front tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Front tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Front tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
80% match
For Front tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Front tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision17%
Accuracy12%
76% match
For Short Course tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Short Course tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
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Get Started81% match
For Short Course tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
67% match
For Short Course tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Short Course tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Short Course tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
78% match
For Short Course tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Short Course tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Short Course tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Short Course tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
78% match
For Short Course tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Short Course tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Short Course tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For Short Course tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim14%
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Get Started40% match
For Middle tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
61% match
For Middle tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find West technically exacting. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4927 yards. The back tees extend to 6019.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West?
With a course rating of 69.9 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 West and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6019.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is West 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 West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6019.0 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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