70% match
For Yellow tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Minchinhampton Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Cherington Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 12%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherington
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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>
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherington.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Minchinhampton
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hawtree. Built
Opened
1995
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⭐4.6(229 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 Cherington, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant wedge and short iron tests from its short par fours and tiny par threes plus reachable par fives for birdie risks where back nine ratings raise the overall pressure.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735583 yards5105 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.2Slope 130
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 |
R
Red Composite Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725892 yards5388 metersCR 75.6Bogey 107.1Slope 134
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746106 yards5583 metersCR 76.4Bogey 108.9Slope 138
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherington
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 profile65% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cherington
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy12%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started38% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Precision10%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started68% match
For Red Composite tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
74% match
For Red Composite tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
51% match
For Red Composite tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Red Composite tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Red Composite tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
63% match
For Red Composite tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Red Composite tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Red Composite tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Red Composite tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy26%
Visualization10%
74% match
For Red Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Precision14%
61% match
For Red Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Red Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started70% match
For Red Composite tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Red Composite tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Red Composite tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Red Composite tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
68% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
59% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion16%
Accuracy16%
80% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim14%
Scoring12%
60% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
21% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
56% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherington
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherington and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherington for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherington?
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.
What is considered a good score at Cherington?
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.
How long is Cherington and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6106.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Cherington 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 Cherington strategically challenging?
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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