Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Prestbury.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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 Prestbury, 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.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Prestbury.
Phone
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, Macclesfield SK10 4BJ, UK
Prestbury Golf Club is a parkland golf club located in Cheshire, United Kingdom, offering a renowned course and a range of facilities. The club provides visitor information, membership options, societies, and open events, along with a teaching facility and practice grounds. The site highlights the clubhouse, dress code, and additional amenities, emphasizing a year-round golfing experience in a picturesque setting. It also connects players to visitor booking through BRSGolf and includes guidance on how to join and participate in club activities.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.S. Colt
Opened
1920
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Prestbury, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.7 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 433 | 387 | 178 | 328 | 508 | 186 | 338 | 455 | 3312 | 150 | 496 | 357 | 438 | 349 | 349 | 404 | 158 | 406 | 3107 | 6419 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 459 | 424 | 378 | 171 | 321 | 496 | 168 | 328 | 455 | 3200 | 141 | 489 | 347 | 420 | 338 | 340 | 391 | 132 | 395 | 2993 | 6193 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 394 | 329 | 116 | 244 | 423 | 117 | 295 | 376 | 2716 | 102 | 429 | 277 | 337 | 278 | 318 | 321 | 120 | 268 | 2450 | 5166 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.7 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 439 | 400 | 366 | 145 | 262 | 426 | 133 | 307 | 384 | 2862 | 128 | 437 | 293 | 407 | 283 | 335 | 378 | 121 | 367 | 2749 | 5611 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Prestbury 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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prestbury. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-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 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSquare up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Prestbury and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Prestbury challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 146.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5792 yards. The back tees extend to 6419.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.4 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.
Measuring 6419.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Prestbury 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6419.0 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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