37% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Penrith Golf Club (1012796)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Penrith Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Penrith, 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 29%Precision 21%Scoring 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Penrith
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Penrith.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@penrithgolfclub.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
Salkeld Rd, Penrith CA11 8SG, UK
Course Description
Penrith Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole parkland golf course in Cumbria, located on the edge of the Lake District and just off the M6. The club offers panoramic views of Blencathra and Helvellyn, a welcoming clubhouse, and on-site dining showcasing local hospitality. It serves visitors and locals seeking a picturesque golf experience with accessible tee times and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Opened
1890
Google 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 Penrith, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on par four tee and approach play where front nine spikes bogey risks through tough structure and back nine mixes relief with long five tests.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 696148 yards5622 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 313 | 447 | 175 | 470 | 445 | 369 | 361 | 214 | 3192 | 138 | 334 | 366 | 386 | 153 | 517 | 187 | 401 | 474 | 2956 | 6148 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695760 yards5267 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 303 | 436 | 162 | 463 | 396 | 362 | 295 | 201 | 2970 | 93 | 321 | 353 | 373 | 143 | 485 | 171 | 385 | 466 | 2790 | 5760 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725402 yards4940 metersCR 72.3Bogey 104.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 276 | 423 | 146 | 433 | 391 | 349 | 285 | 198 | 2809 | 95 | 317 | 359 | 338 | 127 | 446 | 169 | 330 | 412 | 2593 | 5402 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Penrith
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile78% match
For Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Penrith
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Penrith. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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21% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started21% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
85% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
Scoring18%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
50% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started84% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
Precision20%
77% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
77% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
80% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
55% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Dispersion14%
84% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
49% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For Blue tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim23%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
21% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment26%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Penrith
Get answers to common questions about playing Penrith and what to expect.
How difficult is Penrith for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Penrith challenges consistency. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Penrith?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5775 yards. The back tees extend to 6148.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Penrith?
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Penrith and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6148.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Penrith and how should I play it?
Penrith 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 Penrith strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6148.0 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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