43% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orchardleigh Golf Club (1012380)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Orchardleigh Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orchardleigh, 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orchardleigh
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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 pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orchardleigh.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@orchardleighgolf.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
Frome BA11 2PH, UK
Course Description
Orchardleigh Golf Club operates a year-round 18-hole parkland golf course near Frome, Somerset, designed by Brian Huggett. The club offers driving range facilities, corporate and society packages, and a range of membership options including an introductory £1 12-month membership and pay-and-play opportunities. It is part of the Orchardleigh Estate with additional amenities and function facilities, catering to visitors and members alike in South West England.
18 hole golf course • par 72 course • parkland golf • somerset golf • brian huggett course • ryder cup captain • driving range • frome golf club • golf membership • one pound membership • pay and play • societies golf packages • functions venue • golf breaks • pro shop • estate golf • visitor golf • golf events • golf course open
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. Stiff
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(336 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 Orchardleigh, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features repeating par four approach tests where precision guards par scores, while back nine ratings heighten bogey risks on longer holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726692 yards6119 metersCR 73.7Bogey 97.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 481 | 215 | 306 | 363 | 406 | 154 | 414 | 562 | 3272 | 190 | 397 | 522 | 359 | 510 | 426 | 399 | 162 | 455 | 3420 | 6692 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716211 yards5679 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 463 | 193 | 295 | 345 | 375 | 141 | 365 | 522 | 3056 | 177 | 381 | 485 | 338 | 494 | 350 | 350 | 154 | 426 | 3155 | 6211 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706002 yards5488 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 456 | 184 | 287 | 333 | 369 | 135 | 356 | 476 | 2943 | 162 | 375 | 459 | 328 | 481 | 343 | 345 | 148 | 418 | 3059 | 6002 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725467 yards4999 metersCR 72.9Bogey 104.4Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 416 | 179 | 271 | 316 | 351 | 119 | 281 | 466 | 2741 | 146 | 252 | 430 | 292 | 477 | 319 | 285 | 126 | 399 | 2726 | 5467 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orchardleigh
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 profile45% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Orchardleigh
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orchardleigh. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
48% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision27%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
77% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Aim18%
49% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim25%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring28%
Distance Control19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started75% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Scoring13%
80% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Scoring11%
69% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Precision19%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
45% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
34% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
Precision16%
62% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
56% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
43% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment33%
Distance Control31%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
64% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
52% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started49% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
77% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision21%
Mechanics20%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Orchardleigh
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 Orchardleigh
Get answers to common questions about playing Orchardleigh and what to expect.
How difficult is Orchardleigh for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Orchardleigh technically exacting. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orchardleigh?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6080 yards. The back tees extend to 6692.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orchardleigh?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Orchardleigh and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6692.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Orchardleigh and how should I play it?
Orchardleigh 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 Orchardleigh strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6692.0 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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