63% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Naunton Downs Golf Club (1011677)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Naunton Downs Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Naunton Downs, 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%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Naunton Downs
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Naunton Downs.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@nauntondowns.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
Naunton, Cheltenham GL54 3AE, UK
Course Description
Naunton Downs is a golf club and course located in the heart of the Cotswolds near Cheltenham, offering a year-round golfing experience with a variety of membership options and society days. The course is designed to integrate with the natural landscape, providing a challenge for players of all ages and abilities. The estate hosts the Fitzdares Club and provides on-site facilities, with affiliated golf bodies including Gloucestershire Golf Union and England Golf, and emphasises a tranquil countryside setting. Visitors can book tee times and explore the golf shop, with some dining and refreshments available in the club’s offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. Pott
Opened
1993
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⭐4.3(123 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 Naunton Downs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par four heavy course tests repeated tee shots and iron placement with short par threes flipping scoring chances. Back nine resists slightly more through elevated difficulty markers creating steady par pressure.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716165 yards5637 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 399 | 370 | 135 | 242 | 152 | 523 | 406 | 480 | 3063 | 498 | 183 | 365 | 517 | 154 | 354 | 320 | 316 | 395 | 3102 | 6165 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715923 yards5416 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 392 | 347 | 133 | 237 | 131 | 518 | 396 | 420 | 2922 | 491 | 173 | 341 | 494 | 141 | 351 | 310 | 311 | 389 | 3001 | 5923 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725173 yards4730 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 285 | 319 | 120 | 213 | 114 | 420 | 343 | 407 | 2513 | 454 | 111 | 314 | 456 | 146 | 321 | 305 | 244 | 309 | 2660 | 5173 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715456 yards4989 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 383 | 319 | 120 | 213 | 114 | 420 | 343 | 407 | 2660 | 454 | 167 | 314 | 456 | 146 | 321 | 305 | 244 | 389 | 2796 | 5456 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Naunton Downs
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 profile66% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Naunton Downs
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Naunton Downs. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy18%
35% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
48% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring20%
Alignment10%
55% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory25%
40% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
79% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Green Reading11%
44% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics18%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Precision16%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
53% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Scoring11%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started80% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Naunton Downs
Get answers to common questions about playing Naunton Downs and what to expect.
How difficult is Naunton Downs for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Naunton Downs technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Naunton Downs?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5669 yards. The back tees extend to 6165.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Naunton Downs?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Naunton Downs and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6165.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Naunton Downs 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 Naunton Downs strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6165.0 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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