67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Richmond Park Golf Club (1013725)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
26
26 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
149
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Richmond Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Richmond Park, 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 23%Precision 21%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
19
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Richmond Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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 wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Richmond Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@richmondparkgolfclub.org.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
Saham Rd, Watton, Thetford IP25 6EA, UK
Course Description
Richmond Park Golf Club is a Norfolk-based golf venue offering a traditional golfing experience, including a course and clubhouse facilities. Located on Saham Road in Watton, it provides golf breaks and holiday accommodation as part of its golfing holidays offering. The club serves visitors and members in the Norfolk region, supporting golf-related activities and events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
D. Scott
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(143 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 Richmond Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron accuracy into mid-length par fours with front nine ramping bogey risks on long holes, demanding sharp short game saves to protect scores amid slope toughness.The back nine eases slightly but still pressures par conversions around greens.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706165 yards5637 metersCR 70.4Bogey 92.5Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 540 | 396 | 129 | 386 | 368 | 183 | 435 | 435 | 534 | 3406 | 340 | 370 | 182 | 281 | 276 | 356 | 421 | 134 | 399 | 2759 | 6165 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706000 yards5486 metersCR 69.5Bogey 91.1Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 387 | 121 | 373 | 358 | 171 | 430 | 426 | 524 | 3301 | 322 | 362 | 172 | 278 | 276 | 354 | 419 | 125 | 391 | 2699 | 6000 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725590 yards5111 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.5Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 457 | 361 | 113 | 362 | 331 | 166 | 401 | 386 | 443 | 3020 | 292 | 324 | 154 | 275 | 271 | 352 | 417 | 121 | 364 | 2570 | 5590 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Richmond Park
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 26 Programs
% match to course practice profile77% match
For Red 2019 tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
47% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
15 Week Flagship Program for Richmond Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Richmond Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get Started77% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
50% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Scoring22%
Alignment12%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
50% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Scoring17%
41% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
56% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Alignment16%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
21% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Richmond Park
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 Richmond Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Richmond Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Richmond Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Richmond Park technically exacting. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Richmond Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5878 yards. The back tees extend to 6165.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Richmond Park?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Richmond Park and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6165.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Richmond Park 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 Richmond Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6165.0 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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