Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Pontefract And District Golf Club.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pontefract And District 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Everything you need to know about Pontefract And District Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Pontefract & District Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland golf course located close to the town centre of Pontefract in West Yorkshire. The club offers visitor information, memberships, and information about the course layout originally designed with input from Dr. Alistair MacKenzie. It is situated in West Yorkshire, easily accessible from major roads, and provides historical context and details about the club’s facilities and policies.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Alister MacKenzie
Opened
1904
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pontefract And District Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 535 | 170 | 369 | 358 | 480 | 212 | 426 | 287 | 3193 | 415 | 503 | 476 | 534 | 174 | 299 | 372 | 182 | 360 | 3315 | 6508 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 466 | 153 | 328 | 314 | 353 | 198 | 405 | 281 | 2831 | 334 | 434 | 396 | 480 | 148 | 273 | 235 | 165 | 317 | 2782 | 5613 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 467 | 153 | 330 | 315 | 353 | 198 | 406 | 281 | 2833 | 335 | 434 | 396 | 480 | 148 | 274 | 237 | 165 | 318 | 2787 | 5620 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pontefract And District Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pontefract And District Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pontefract And District Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pontefract And District Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pontefract And District Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileControl extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pontefract And District Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Pontefract And District Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Pontefract And District Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6060 yards. The back tees extend to 6508.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6508.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Pontefract And District Golf Club is designed as a Links 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6508.0 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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