70% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rothbury Golf Club Ltd (1014004)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
43
43 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Rothbury Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rothbury 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 18%Precision 16%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.
19
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rothbury Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rothbury Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@rothburygolfclub.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
Whitton Bank Rd, Rothbury, Morpeth NE65 7RX, UK
Course Description
Rothbury Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf course nestled in the Coquet Valley near Rothbury, Northumberland, England. The club offers visiting golfers, membership options, and open competitions, with facilities that include a clubhouse, a café, and a range of social and event hosting spaces overlooking the Coquet Valley and Cheviot Hills. It sits adjacent to Northumberland National Park and the Cragside estate, providing scenic views and a traditional golf experience in the northeast of England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
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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 Rothbury Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features repeating iron tests on short to medium par fours with back nine bite from longer tests and a big par five where tee decisions carry scoring weight.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716109 yards5586 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 172 | 422 | 485 | 482 | 182 | 282 | 154 | 388 | 2900 | 301 | 369 | 353 | 349 | 398 | 515 | 441 | 175 | 308 | 3209 | 6109 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715575 yards5098 metersCR 67.5Bogey 90.0Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 134 | 354 | 478 | 436 | 179 | 277 | 131 | 348 | 2666 | 267 | 340 | 336 | 336 | 350 | 448 | 407 | 158 | 267 | 2909 | 5575 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735237 yards4789 metersCR 71.2Bogey 101.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 126 | 420 | 402 | 356 | 138 | 274 | 130 | 345 | 2516 | 259 | 334 | 263 | 287 | 342 | 437 | 415 | 117 | 267 | 2721 | 5237 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rothbury 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 43 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
61% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Rothbury Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rothbury Golf Club. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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75% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
72% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
49% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim14%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion17%
Scoring17%
85% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
54% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim15%
Trajectory11%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Aim17%
Accuracy13%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
17% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started17% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
86% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Rothbury Golf Club
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 Rothbury Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rothbury Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rothbury Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Rothbury Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rothbury Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5673 yards. The back tees extend to 6109.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rothbury Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Rothbury Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6109.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Rothbury Golf Club and how should I play it?
Rothbury 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 Rothbury Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6109.0 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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