Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northenden Golf Club (1012059)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Northenden Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northenden, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northenden
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northenden.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
secretary@northendengolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
Palatine Rd, Manchester M22 4FR, UK
Course Description
Northenden Golf Club is a golf venue located in Manchester, offering a 18-hole course, function room for hire, and various amenities. The club provides a warm welcome to visitors and is a popular destination for private celebrations, society days, corporate events, and business meetings.
golf • golf course • golf club • golf venue • function room • event space • wedding venue • corporate events • sports • clubhouse • membership • leisure
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1913
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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 Northenden, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 486 | 389 | 142 | 347 | 581 | 395 | 161 | 349 | 3292 | 351 | 345 | 209 | 541 | 326 | 173 | 508 | 390 | 325 | 3168 | 6460 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 465 | 383 | 138 | 341 | 570 | 381 | 152 | 338 | 3204 | 342 | 334 | 195 | 484 | 321 | 161 | 496 | 378 | 315 | 3026 | 6230 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 13 | — | 8 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 408 | 341 | 113 | 297 | 482 | 363 | 137 | 328 | 2850 | 335 | 297 | 179 | 445 | 311 | 140 | 441 | 345 | 291 | 2784 | 5634 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northenden
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Northenden
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northenden. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Northenden
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northenden
Get answers to common questions about playing Northenden and what to expect.
How difficult is Northenden for mid-handicap golfers?
Northenden is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northenden?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6047 yards. The back tees extend to 6460.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northenden?
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 Northenden and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6460.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Northenden and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Northenden strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6460.0 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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