64% match
For Red tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Retford Golf Club Ltd (1013675)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Retford Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Retford 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Retford Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Retford Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@retfordgolfclub.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
Brecks Rd, Ordsall, Retford DN22 7UA, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1920
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Business Claimed
⭐4.4(259 reviews)
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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 Retford Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests on short par fours and threes where back nine elevates risk through tougher ratings forcing careful green attacks and recovery plays.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 716188 yards5658 metersCR 71.4Bogey 97.2Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 511 | 164 | 208 | 390 | 360 | 294 | 396 | 136 | 2956 | 538 | 171 | 356 | 349 | 436 | 390 | 182 | 307 | 503 | 3232 | 6188 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715845 yards5345 metersCR 69.7Bogey 94.8Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 492 | 138 | 196 | 367 | 339 | 283 | 381 | 130 | 2814 | 515 | 159 | 337 | 321 | 379 | 363 | 176 | 295 | 486 | 3031 | 5845 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715489 yards5019 metersCR 73.4Bogey 105.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 479 | 112 | 183 | 349 | 326 | 268 | 367 | 120 | 2681 | 502 | 147 | 323 | 298 | 361 | 279 | 168 | 262 | 468 | 2808 | 5489 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Retford Golf Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
Trajectory17%
40% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Retford Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Retford 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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59% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion23%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim37%
Scoring15%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Scoring13%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
49% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Trajectory11%
72% match
For Championship tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Championship tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For Championship tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
72% match
For Championship tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Championship tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
36% match
For Championship tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Championship tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Championship tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Championship tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For Championship tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Aim13%
60% match
For Championship tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
49% match
For Championship tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Championship tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Aim13%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Trajectory9%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Retford Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Retford Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Retford Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Retford Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Retford Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5838 yards. The back tees extend to 6188.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Retford Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Retford Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6188.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Retford Golf Club and how should I play it?
Retford 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.
What features make Retford Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6188.0 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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