Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Cherington.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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 Cherington, 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 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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>
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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Minchinhampton
Minchinhampton Golf Club is a golf club located in the Cotswold countryside, offering three exceptional golf courses: The Cherington Course, The Avening Course, and The Old Course. The club has a long history, dating back to 1889, and has hosted various national and county competitions.
golf club • golf courses • cotswold countryside • golf competitions • golf • recreation • sports • outdoor activities
Holes
54
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hawtree. Built
Opened
1995
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Cherington, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 303 | 295 | 304 | 112 | 331 | 133 | 400 | 448 | 2757 | 116 | 381 | 397 | 455 | 259 | 142 | 373 | 315 | 388 | 2826 | 5583 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 303 | 388 | 160 | 450 | 360 | 141 | 338 | 380 | 2951 | 380 | 160 | 377 | 381 | 141 | 356 | 334 | 454 | 358 | 2941 | 5892 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 314 | 326 | 308 | 158 | 373 | 149 | 419 | 481 | 3043 | 143 | 396 | 413 | 485 | 293 | 182 | 386 | 353 | 412 | 3063 | 6106 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cherington 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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherington. 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 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherington and what to expect.
Cherington is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5844 yards. The back tees extend to 6106.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 76.4 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.
Stretching to 6106.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6106.0 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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