27% match
For Red 2017 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prestbury Golf Club (1013165)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Prestbury Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prestbury
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Driving Range30 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prestbury.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
david@prestburygolfclub.com
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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
Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, Macclesfield SK10 4BJ, UK
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.S. Colt
Opened
1920
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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 Prestbury, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from par four approach choices and par five length tests, where small errors lead to bogeys or worse given the steep slope and high bogey rating.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716419 yards5870 metersCR 72.4Bogey 99.4Slope 146
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716193 yards5663 metersCR 71.4Bogey 97.5Slope 141
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725166 yards4724 metersCR 71.5Bogey 103.1Slope 134
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 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745611 yards5131 metersCR 74.3Bogey 107.3Slope 140
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prestbury
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Precision23%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%
50% match
For Red 2017 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Prestbury
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started76% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
79% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control22%
Aim10%
74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
53% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
54% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
39% match
For Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Scoring33%
Aim15%
63% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
56% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
20% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
82% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
69% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Dispersion18%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Scoring13%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control29%
Aim18%
56% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prestbury
Get answers to common questions about playing Prestbury and what to expect.
How difficult is Prestbury for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prestbury?
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.
What is considered a good score at Prestbury?
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.
How long is Prestbury and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6419.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Prestbury and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Prestbury strategically challenging?
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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