70% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Downs Golf Club (1011893)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
37
37 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
North Downs Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 21%Aim 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
20.7
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Downs
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Downs.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@northdownsgolfclub.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
Northdown Rd, Woldingham, Caterham CR3 7AA, UK
Course Description
North Downs Golf Club offers an 18-hole course set in the Surrey countryside, featuring a welcoming clubhouse and a range of golf experiences for members, guests, and visiting groups. The club emphasizes flexible membership options, golf days, and events, positioned near Woldingham Village in Surrey. It serves both individual golfers and societies with a focus on hospitality, value packages, and a community atmosphere. The venue also hosts various events and charitable activities, making it a regional hub for golf and social gatherings in the south of England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
J.J.F. Pennink
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(186 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 North Downs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours where precise drives unlock easy wedges but errors spark bogey risks, plus occasional longer par fours and a reachable par five that test control without extreme length.
B
Black 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695808 yards5311 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 315 | 144 | 392 | 487 | 459 | 421 | 264 | 172 | 2922 | 416 | 337 | 290 | 166 | 427 | 288 | 192 | 331 | 439 | 2886 | 5808 |
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685533 yards5059 metersCR 67.7Bogey 88.2Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.2 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 306 | 127 | 376 | 458 | 457 | 408 | 255 | 165 | 2801 | 397 | 315 | 274 | 156 | 397 | 275 | 177 | 315 | 426 | 2732 | 5533 |
G
Gold 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715240 yards4791 metersCR 70.9Bogey 99.7Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 300 | 115 | 346 | 437 | 443 | 378 | 247 | 150 | 2665 | 349 | 306 | 254 | 127 | 382 | 265 | 158 | 313 | 421 | 2575 | 5240 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North 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 37 Programs
% match to course practice profile80% match
For White 2019 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision14%
35% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
39% match
For White 2019 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
13 Week Flagship Program for North Downs
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Downs. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For White 2019 tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion24%
Scoring21%
63% match
For White 2019 tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
28% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Aim15%
68% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
35% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Scoring22%
72% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started53% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
73% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Gold 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Black 2019 tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Black 2019 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Precision14%
Aim10%
73% match
For Black 2019 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Black 2019 tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Black 2019 tees
Set up par or better, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
76% match
For Black 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
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Get Started61% match
For Black 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Black 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Black 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
59% match
For Black 2019 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring13%
79% match
For Black 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
75% match
For Black 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
65% match
For Black 2019 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
63% match
For Black 2019 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Downs
Get answers to common questions about playing North Downs and what to expect.
How difficult is North Downs for mid-handicap golfers?
North Downs is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Downs?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5524 yards. The back tees extend to 5808.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Downs?
With a course rating of 68.9 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is North Downs and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5808.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is North Downs and how should I play it?
North Downs is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 North Downs strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5808.0 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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