35% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rishton Golf Club Ltd (1013794)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Rishton Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rishton 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rishton Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rishton Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@accringtongolfclub.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
Hawthorn Dr, Rishton, Blackburn BB1 4HG, UK
Course Description
Welcome to Accrington and District Golf ClubAccrington Golf Club is a warm, friendly club where members and visitors can play golf on a pleasant tree lined course. At Accrington Golf Club you are met by a warm, friendly atmosphere. The James Braid designed course offers a challenge to all handicap golfers. Whilst not the longest course at 6031 yards off the white tees you will still need to be on your game to register a par score. Whether it be a round on the course, advice from someone more experienced or simply to chat over a glass of beer, Accrington Golf Club is the place to be. In addition to the friendly and competitive golf, Accrington prides itself on the social aspect of the club with members and their guests enjoying social events, a comfortable atmosphere and many excellent facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
James Birtwistle
Opened
1893
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(224 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 Rishton Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee accuracy feeds short approaches under high difficulty pressure, with par fives adding reach-or-layup risks and par threes varying tee precision needs.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706119 yards5595 metersCR 70.2Bogey 93.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 354 | 379 | 243 | 156 | 558 | 310 | 328 | 407 | 3085 | 344 | 345 | 379 | 180 | 579 | 357 | 328 | 407 | 115 | 3034 | 6119 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705781 yards5286 metersCR 68.8Bogey 91.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 348 | 337 | 234 | 158 | 509 | 312 | 318 | 368 | 2917 | 324 | 347 | 338 | 183 | 515 | 352 | 318 | 372 | 115 | 2864 | 5781 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705255 yards4805 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 334 | 329 | 194 | 104 | 502 | 238 | 284 | 357 | 2658 | 316 | 334 | 338 | 118 | 453 | 289 | 284 | 357 | 108 | 2597 | 5255 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rishton 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Aim16%
48% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rishton Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rishton Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring32%
Aim13%
61% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control14%
Scoring13%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
69% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Precision12%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
48% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
55% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
48% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
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Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment11%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
69% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
57% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
17% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring12%
Accuracy11%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy39%
Scoring39%
Green Reading11%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim13%
Dispersion12%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control32%
Visualization26%
35% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion14%
Aim13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Trajectory13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rishton Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rishton Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rishton Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Rishton Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rishton Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5687 yards. The back tees extend to 6119.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rishton Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Rishton Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6119.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Rishton Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Rishton Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6119.0 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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