Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

41

41 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Championship Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Championship, 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 26%Distance Control 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Precision 13%

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.

16.5
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Championship

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Championship.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

general@thenottinghamshire.com

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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

Stragglethorpe

Course Information

Holes

36

Par

71

Type

Links

Architect

Peter Alliss

Opened

1992

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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 Championship, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course features repeating par four decisions where approach misses risk bogeys especially on top handicap holes, demanding steady iron play to unlock low scores.
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White Tee

Gender: MalePar 716272 yards5735 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.3Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 138

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434534454364434344453571
Handicap461681814210127391131751115
Yardage423190284445128389416539351316540040316540516030939939147531076272

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Championship

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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% match to course practice profile
73% match
For White tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
79% match
For White tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy16%

11 Week Flagship Program for Championship

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Championship. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range · Driver

Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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64% match
For White tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
64% 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%

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61% match
For White tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%

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72% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Yellow tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
75% match
For Yellow tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%

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42% match
For Red tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Championship

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Championship

Get answers to common questions about playing Championship and what to expect.

How difficult is Championship for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Championship technically exacting. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Championship?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5748 yards. The back tees extend to 6272.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Championship?

With a course rating of 71.9 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 Championship and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6272.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Championship and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Championship strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6272.0 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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