Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mid Sussex Golf Club (1011263)

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Ditchling, ESX, United Kingdom
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

202

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

Mid Sussex Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mid Sussex, 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

Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.

19.7
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mid Sussex

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mid Sussex.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

lee@midsussexgolfclub.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

Spatham Ln, Ditchling BN6 8XJ, UK

Course Description

So much more than just a Golf Course....Course and practise: Alongside our 6,500 yard parkland golf course, we have a member's driving range, a 3 hole practise course, 2 custom fit bays and our new 7 hole short course, allowing novice and junior golfers to play alongside more experienced players and still be competitive. Shop and Coaching: But that is not all - our 5 golf professionals offer individual and group coaching, retail knowledge and advice in our Golf Superstore and on the course to all abilities, as well as using 'Trackman' and 'Flightscope' technology to ensure your swing is getting all the support and attention it deserves.Visiting Golfers: Mid Sussex Golf Club welcomes Corporate and Charity Days, societies and green fees players. Call Mike on 01273 841835 for availability and details.Clubhouse: Our attractive 'Raffles style' clubhouse offers a picturesque retreat to all for Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon or Cream Tea. Non members welcome, and don't miss our Sunday Carvery (reservations normally required, please call 01273 847812) Social membership available at no charge, offering you 10% discount on all your casual food and drink. Can't say fairer than that !Weddings and Functions: Our spacious restaurant, bar and conservatory is the perfect venue to host weddings, parties and corporate events, and our chefs ensure the perfect catering for up to 120 guests. Add to this our fully licensed bar and civil ceremony license for up to 100 guests, and you really see why all our past brides and grooms rave about their wedding day.Christmas: our Christmas Parties are legendary!!! Whether you want an exclusive lunch or dinner for 80 - 100 guests, or your 8 employees want to join others to create a party atmosphere, Mid Sussex Golf Club can help. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Links

Architect

David Williams & Andrew Murray

Opened

1995

Google Reviews

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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 Mid Sussex, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours needing exact wedges and irons, risking bogeys without crisp short game to grab frequent birdie looks.Short par threes add quick precision tests amid the mix.
R

Red Tee

Gender: MalePar 695396 yards4934 metersCR 65.3Bogey 85.9Slope 111

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.5 · Slope 110

Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444434434345443434443569
Handicap
Yardage269414367274114344294130435264145729233812043313227336234827555396

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mid Sussex

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 profile
75% match
For Red tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
53% match
For Red tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%

14 Week Flagship Program for Mid Sussex

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mid Sussex. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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67% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
79% match
For Red tees

Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
47% match
For Green tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%

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52% match
For Green tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Green tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%

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56% match
For Green tees

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
46% match
For White tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
47% match
For White tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
79% match
For White tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%

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28% match
For Red tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Mid Sussex

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid Sussex

Get answers to common questions about playing Mid Sussex and what to expect.

How difficult is Mid Sussex for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Mid Sussex technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mid Sussex?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5912 yards. The back tees extend to 6427.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Mid Sussex?

With a course rating of 71.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Mid Sussex and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6427.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Mid Sussex and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Mid Sussex strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6427.0 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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