80% match
For Red 2018 tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Penwortham Golf Club (1012806)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Penwortham Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Penwortham, 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 27%Precision 21%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 12%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Penwortham
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Penwortham.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@penworthamgc.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
Blundell Ln, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0AX, UK
Course Description
Penwortham Golf Club is a historic golf facility located in Penwortham, England, nestled on the bank of the River Ribble. The club offers a parkland-style 18-hole course and a welcoming clubhouse that hosts events, functions, and a busy competition calendar. It serves a wide range of players from casual golfers to competitive clubs, with year‑round golf, green fees, and open competitions for gents, ladies, mixed, and juniors. Located near England’s Golf Coast, it positions itself as a hub for golf tourism in the North West and a local sporting venue for social and corporate events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(207 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 Penwortham, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron accuracy on packed par fours where tee control avoids trouble, while short threes give birdie peeks and fives push aggressive plays with double risk on misses.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695885 yards5381 metersCR 68.5Bogey 90.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 326 | 176 | 387 | 449 | 478 | 307 | 388 | 155 | 3050 | 441 | 344 | 124 | 293 | 520 | 142 | 387 | 430 | 154 | 2835 | 5885 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695676 yards5190 metersCR 67.7Bogey 88.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 320 | 160 | 379 | 432 | 463 | 294 | 375 | 140 | 2931 | 433 | 329 | 123 | 278 | 513 | 139 | 377 | 416 | 137 | 2745 | 5676 |
R
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715317 yards4862 metersCR 71.2Bogey 99.1Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 306 | 142 | 370 | 387 | 447 | 281 | 332 | 121 | 2730 | 417 | 319 | 113 | 232 | 471 | 134 | 383 | 405 | 113 | 2587 | 5317 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Penwortham
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Red 2018 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
40% match
For Red 2018 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Penwortham
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Penwortham. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red 2018 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
47% match
For Red 2018 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
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Get Started64% match
For Red 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
56% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
Alignment14%
74% 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%
61% match
For Red 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
77% match
For Red 2018 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
44% match
For Red 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
84% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Red 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control30%
Scoring13%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy12%
71% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
74% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Aim11%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring13%
Aim12%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim16%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion20%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Penwortham
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 Penwortham
Get answers to common questions about playing Penwortham and what to expect.
How difficult is Penwortham for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Penwortham challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Penwortham?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5601 yards. The back tees extend to 5885.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Penwortham?
With a course rating of 68.5 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 Penwortham and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5885.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Penwortham 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 Penwortham strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5885.0 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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