40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pleasington Golf Club (1012978)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Pleasington Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pleasington Golf Club, 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 27%Distance Control 26%Aim 17%Precision 14%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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pleasington Golf Club
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pleasington Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary-manager@pleasington-golf.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
Pleasington Ln, Blackburn BB2 5JF, UK
Course Description
Pleasington Golf Club, conveniently located between Preston & Blackburn, is regarded as one of the premier inland courses in the North of England, having hosted many prestigious events during its illustrious history which dates back to 1891. In the last 15 years we have had the privilege of hosting Regional Qualifying for The Open, The Brabazon Trophy (North Qualifying), European Senior Ladies Team Championships, England Golf Ladies County Finals, Northern Boys Championship, Lancashire Union County Matches as well as the EuroPro Tour and Maxi-Tour events.In 2019 we welcomed England Golf again for the Brenda King Senior Foursomes, Lancashire Ladies CGA for their County Championship and we were delighted to host the PGA Assistant's Championship - one of the oldest professional championships in the world. We also have 2 stores, one in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and one in Southport were we sell a range of small animals, pet food and accessories with friendly, informative and reassuring staff on hand.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1891
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 Pleasington Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on approach selection across repeated par fours of mixed reach, with scoring risks highest when drives fall short on par fives that tempt aggressive play. Expect constant choices between safe lays and bold goes to keep low scores alive.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716489 yards5934 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 366 | 400 | 432 | 574 | 306 | 525 | 189 | 487 | 3668 | 190 | 352 | 172 | 459 | 387 | 354 | 152 | 378 | 377 | 2821 | 6489 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716327 yards5785 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.5Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 346 | 331 | 432 | 559 | 306 | 525 | 164 | 487 | 3535 | 190 | 342 | 165 | 459 | 387 | 354 | 152 | 366 | 377 | 2792 | 6327 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745784 yards5289 metersCR 74.9Bogey 109.1Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 57.6 · Slope 153
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 331 | 309 | 401 | 493 | 267 | 481 | 127 | 460 | 3238 | 139 | 319 | 152 | 444 | 306 | 347 | 137 | 340 | 362 | 2546 | 5784 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pleasington Golf Club
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 profile54% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Pleasington Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pleasington Golf Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment36%
Aim33%
Scoring31%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
38% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
39% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
Precision12%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
36% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization17%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Scoring13%
45% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim33%
Scoring33%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started39% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy34%
Visualization14%
72% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control29%
Aim12%
60% 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%
92% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
55% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
55% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Dispersion32%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
40% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
89% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim31%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasington Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pleasington Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pleasington Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pleasington Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pleasington Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6136 yards. The back tees extend to 6489.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pleasington Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pleasington Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6489.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Pleasington Golf Club and how should I play it?
Pleasington Golf Club 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 Pleasington Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6489.0 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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