Practice Programs

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Painswick, GLS, United Kingdom
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Total Programs

45

45 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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Painswick Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Painswick, 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 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.

17
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Painswick

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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 Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Painswick.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Golf Course Rd, Painswick GL6 6TL, UK

Course Description

Painswick Golf Club is a golf course located in Gloucestershire, England, offering a challenging 18-hole course with fantastic views of the rolling Cotswold hills. It is ranked in the NGC's Top 100 Golf Courses in England.

golf course • golf club • golfing • sports • recreation • leisure • scenic views • outdoor recreation • leisuresport

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

67

Type

Parkland

Architect

David Brown

Opened

1891

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.3(219 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 Painswick, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating short par fours pressuring tee accuracy for easy wedges while frequent par threes test iron carry control and twin par fives risk big scores without layup smarts.
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White Tee

Gender: MalePar 674829 yards4416 metersCR 64.8Bogey 85.2Slope 110

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115

Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.1 · Slope 104

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Par444433355353434434433267
Handicap
Yardage222330285294114203152489469255812024625038231215929936314022714829

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Painswick

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
67% match
For White tees

Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
61% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Aim11%

14 Week Flagship Program for Painswick

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Painswick. 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–143 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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73% match
For White tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
59% match
For White tees

Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Yellow tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Yellow tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
75% match
For Yellow tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Precision15%
53% match
For Yellow tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Yellow tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision21%
Distance Control12%
24% match
For Yellow tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
84% match
For Yellow tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%

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60% match
For Yellow tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
93% match
For Yellow tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
69% match
For Red tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For Red tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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63% match
For Red tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%

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39% match
For Red Composite 9 tees

Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Painswick

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

How difficult is Painswick for mid-handicap golfers?

Painswick presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 64.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Painswick?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3554 yards. The back tees extend to 4829.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Painswick?

With a course rating of 64.8 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Painswick and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 4829.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Painswick 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 Painswick strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 4829.0 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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