79% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northampton Golf Club (1012028)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Northampton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northampton, 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 15%
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.
20.2
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northampton
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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 Northampton.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@northamptongolfclub.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
1 Northampton Golf Club, Harlestone, Northampton NN7 4EF, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Steele
Opened
1990
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⭐4.6(252 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 Northampton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features repeating short approach tests on most par fours and threes that stress precision for beginners, while par fives repeat layup decisions with front nine adding tougher resistance from steeper rating.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715669 yards5184 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.3 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 148 | 454 | 362 | 120 | 458 | 367 | 297 | 299 | 2833 | 374 | 462 | 523 | 133 | 401 | 439 | 102 | 280 | 122 | 2836 | 5669 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726566 yards6004 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.1Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 168 | 520 | 403 | 132 | 538 | 429 | 370 | 335 | 3247 | 388 | 525 | 604 | 154 | 417 | 455 | 164 | 327 | 285 | 3319 | 6566 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726351 yards5807 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.6 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 162 | 507 | 393 | 128 | 530 | 412 | 360 | 315 | 3147 | 381 | 519 | 587 | 145 | 408 | 446 | 125 | 317 | 276 | 3204 | 6351 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northampton
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 White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
50% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Northampton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northampton. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
40% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy41%
Distance Control31%
Alignment28%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Alignment12%
54% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim31%
Distance Control12%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy15%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Accuracy13%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Precision30%
Trajectory21%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Dispersion14%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Alignment10%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion12%
Precision10%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
43% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
48% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
80% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
53% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Scoring25%
Precision23%
47% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
76% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
73% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
63% 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%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
60% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Aim12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northampton
Get answers to common questions about playing Northampton and what to expect.
How difficult is Northampton for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Northampton technically exacting. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northampton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6118 yards. The back tees extend to 6566.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northampton?
With a course rating of 71.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Northampton and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6566.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Northampton 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 Northampton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6566.0 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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