58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northcliffe Golf Club (1012044)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
35
35 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
158
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
Northcliffe Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northcliffe, 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 22%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 20%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.
20.9
Average HCP
12.9
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northcliffe
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
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northcliffe.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@northcliffegolfclub.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
High Bank Ln, Shipley BD18 4LJ, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Vardon, James Braid
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(148 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 Northcliffe, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of position control on par fours and threes where slight misses spark bogey chains relieved only by sharp short game touch.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696086 yards5565 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.6Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 490 | 294 | 144 | 516 | 443 | 469 | 179 | 336 | 3120 | 389 | 316 | 121 | 423 | 373 | 297 | 427 | 439 | 181 | 2966 | 6086 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695839 yards5339 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 479 | 285 | 133 | 493 | 423 | 459 | 160 | 326 | 2998 | 380 | 307 | 111 | 414 | 364 | 287 | 417 | 412 | 149 | 2841 | 5839 |
R
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715304 yards4850 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 141 | 386 | 274 | 119 | 421 | 381 | 364 | 127 | 325 | 2538 | 340 | 302 | 105 | 379 | 362 | 277 | 395 | 459 | 147 | 2766 | 5304 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northcliffe
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 35 Programs
% match to course practice profile80% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Northcliffe
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northcliffe. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Dispersion26%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
65% 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%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
56% match
For Red 2018 tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For Red 2018 tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment31%
Accuracy24%
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Get Started60% match
For Red 2018 tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim12%
Distance Control12%
44% match
For Red 2018 tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
55% match
For Red 2018 tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
62% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
76% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
76% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
51% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
50% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment28%
Scoring16%
79% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
82% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring24%
57% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
44% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim35%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northcliffe
Get answers to common questions about playing Northcliffe and what to expect.
How difficult is Northcliffe for mid-handicap golfers?
Northcliffe is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northcliffe?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5695 yards. The back tees extend to 6086.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northcliffe?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Northcliffe and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6086.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Northcliffe and how should I play it?
Northcliffe 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 Northcliffe strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6086.0 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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