Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Royal Blackheath Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Blackheath 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Blackheath Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | 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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Blackheath Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
gm@rbgc.com
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Facilities
Location
Court Rd, London SE9 5AF, UK
Course Description
Royal Blackheath Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, is steeped in history and tradition and provides a unique and wonderful golfing experience. Its stunning 17th century clubhouse, Eltham Lodge, is home to a renowned golf museum containing hundreds of years' worth of priceless golfing memorabilia.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Tom Dunn
Opened
1608
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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 Royal Blackheath Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold.
Gold. Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 371 | 420 | 191 | 344 | 460 | 368 | 134 | 350 | 3111 | 329 | 361 | 162 | 522 | 366 | 338 | 139 | 399 | 269 | 2885 | 5996 |
Purple Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 393 | 431 | 195 | 356 | 473 | 377 | 154 | 359 | 3227 | 350 | 378 | 175 | 542 | 380 | 348 | 163 | 428 | 287 | 3051 | 6278 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 461 | 365 | 411 | 175 | 255 | 451 | 326 | 114 | 343 | 2901 | 332 | 348 | 147 | 499 | 323 | 329 | 132 | 352 | 254 | 2716 | 5617 |
Composite Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 365 | 420 | 195 | 255 | 473 | 326 | 154 | 350 | 3011 | 329 | 378 | 162 | 499 | 323 | 348 | 163 | 399 | 254 | 2855 | 5866 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Blackheath 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 profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Royal Blackheath Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Royal Blackheath 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 Royal Blackheath Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Blackheath Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Blackheath Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Royal Blackheath Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Blackheath Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5948 yards. The back tees extend to 6278.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Blackheath Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Royal Blackheath Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6278.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Royal Blackheath Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Royal Blackheath Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6278.0 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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