Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Purley Downs Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Purley Downs Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Purley Downs, 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 33%Distance Control 21%Precision 16%Aim 15%Accuracy 12%

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.

15.7

Average HCP

10.7

Minimum HCP

31.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Purley Downs

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Purley Downs.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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clubmanager@purleydowns.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

106 Purley Downs Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

J.H.Taylor

Opened

1894

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Purley Downs

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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Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision28%

Aim19%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Distance Control37%

Aim20%

Trajectory12%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Purley Downs

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Purley Downs. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion17%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control33%

Visualization20%

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Make Par Around the Green

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Distance Control28%

Scoring26%

Aim17%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy25%

Aim12%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills

Distance Control21%

Scoring20%

Accuracy14%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint flops, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control18%

Dispersion14%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision31%

Aim26%

Trajectory13%

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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills

Scoring29%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory16%

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Precision Short Irons

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Purley Downs

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Purley Downs

Get answers to common questions about playing Purley Downs and what to expect.

How difficult is Purley Downs for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Purley Downs challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Purley Downs?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Purley Downs?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Purley Downs and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Purley Downs and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Purley Downs strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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