Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Painswick Golf Club (1012604)
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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
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
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 Painswick
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Brown
Opened
1891
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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
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.1 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 222 | 330 | 285 | 294 | 114 | 203 | 152 | 489 | 469 | 2558 | 120 | 246 | 250 | 382 | 312 | 159 | 299 | 363 | 140 | 2271 | 4829 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 40.6 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 220 | 327 | 272 | 268 | 102 | 202 | 144 | 448 | 440 | 2423 | 110 | 229 | 227 | 366 | 300 | 149 | 279 | 364 | 125 | 2149 | 4572 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.3 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 213 | 326 | 282 | 265 | 94 | 185 | 138 | 443 | 375 | 2321 | 113 | 213 | 192 | 327 | 239 | 149 | 259 | 360 | 125 | 1977 | 4298 |
Red Composite 9 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 213 | 326 | 282 | 327 | 239 | 149 | 259 | 360 | 125 | 2280 |
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 profilePitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Painswick
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 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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