24% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portsmouth Golf Course (1013079)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Portsmouth Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portsmouth Golf Course, 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portsmouth Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portsmouth Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
portsmouthgolf@btconnect.com
Giving lessons at Portsmouth Golf Course (1013079)? Get featured here.
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
Crookhorn Ln, Widley, Waterlooville PO7 5QL, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
F.G. Hawtree
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(207 reviews)
View on Google MapsInterested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Portsmouth Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from shortish par fours where tee power creates birdie windows but demands iron touch, paired with par fives that tempt bold plays amid elevated difficulty ratings pushing control everywhere.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726057 yards5539 metersCR 69.0Bogey 90.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 372 | 153 | 377 | 168 | 432 | 401 | 342 | 516 | 3072 | 430 | 182 | 484 | 417 | 158 | 441 | 174 | 315 | 384 | 2985 | 6057 |
W
Winter Yellow 9 Tee
Gender: MalePar 363052 yards2791 metersCR 34.5Bogey 45.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.2 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 356 | 355 | 425 | 172 | 476 | 405 | 151 | 431 | 3052 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725823 yards5325 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.1Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 356 | 111 | 355 | 159 | 418 | 391 | 332 | 506 | 2909 | 425 | 172 | 476 | 405 | 151 | 431 | 168 | 306 | 380 | 2914 | 5823 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725313 yards4858 metersCR 70.7Bogey 98.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 335 | 93 | 342 | 148 | 333 | 383 | 328 | 428 | 2652 | 408 | 150 | 466 | 333 | 142 | 380 | 158 | 256 | 368 | 2661 | 5313 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portsmouth Golf Course
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Aim11%
Alignment11%
57% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Trajectory12%
14 Week Flagship Program for Portsmouth Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portsmouth Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
61% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
40% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started28% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy13%
Aim13%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim26%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
81% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control9%
41% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading9%
79% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion18%
Precision13%
53% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Mechanics15%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
85% match
For Yellow tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started71% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Precision17%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion24%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
43% match
For Winter Yellow 9 tees
Execute with focus, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
70% match
For Winter Yellow 9 tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started56% match
For Winter Yellow 9 tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
62% match
For Winter Yellow 9 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Portsmouth Golf Course
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 Portsmouth Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Portsmouth Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Portsmouth Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Portsmouth Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portsmouth Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4554 yards. The back tees extend to 6057.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portsmouth Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.0 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 Portsmouth Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6057.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Portsmouth Golf Course 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 Portsmouth Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6057.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Portsmouth Golf Course. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
49 Programs
4.27 km away
Waterlooville Golf Club - Waterlooville
Hampshire, HAM
16 Programs
4.67 km away
Furzeley Golf Club - Furzeley
Hampshire, HAM
14 Programs
4.78 km away
Great Salterns Golf Course - Great Salterns
Portsmouth, Hampshire
15 Programs
4.78 km away
Southsea Golf Club - Great Salterns
Portsmouth, Hampshire
45 Programs
5.03 km away
Southwick Park Golf Club - Southwick Park
Hampshire, HAM
39 Programs
6.45 km away
Rowlands Castle Golf Club - Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle, HAM
13 Programs
7.55 km away
Beachlands Par 3 Golf Course - Beachlands Par 3
Hayling Island, Hampshire
15 Programs
7.89 km away
Cams Hall Estate Golf Club - Creek
Fareham, Hampshire
18 Programs
7.89 km away
Hayling Golf Club - Hayling
Hayling Island, Hampshire
Same Architect
Courses by F.G. Hawtree
Explore other courses designed by F.G. Hawtree. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 2 Courses
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Dukes
Richmond Park Golf Course (1013718)
Greater London Authority, SRY
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Portsmouth Golf Course
Portsmouth Golf Course (1013079)
Portsmouth, HAM