25% match
For Black tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club (1014172)
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Royal Cinque Ports Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Cinque Ports, 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 30%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Cinque Ports
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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 | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is 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 Royal Cinque Ports.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@royalcinqueports.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
Golf Rd, Deal CT14 6RF, UK
Course Description
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Deal, Kent, England, founded in 1892. It features an 18-hole links course known for its championship quality and scenic coastal views along Sandwich Bay. The course, originally designed by Henry Hunter, has been refined by notable architects like James Braid and Sir Guy Campbell, resulting in a unique layout that reflects its rich history. It plays to a par of 72 over 6,623 yards and is consistently ranked among the top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland. The club has a distinguished tournament history, having hosted The Open Championship twice, in 1909 and 1920, and regularly serves as a venue for significant events such as The Amateur Championship and the Public Schools Championship. While primarily serving its members, Royal Cinque Ports also welcomes visitors from Monday to Thursday, providing a high-quality golfing experience steeped in tradition and a strong connection to English maritime history.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Henry Hunter, R- James Braid, Sir Guy Campbell aided by Henry Cotton, Donald Steel
Opened
1892
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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 Cinque Ports, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on approach shots into par fours where misses raise bogey risk often. Players face repeating choices on long par fives that test layup control for safe scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727381 yards6749 metersCR 77.7Bogey 105.8Slope 152
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 52.1 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 154
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 434 | 566 | 151 | 600 | 356 | 413 | 183 | 458 | 3581 | 361 | 402 | 460 | 485 | 219 | 476 | 549 | 394 | 454 | 3800 | 7381 |
C
Club Tee
Gender: MalePar 726411 yards5862 metersCR 72.6Bogey 98.3Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 144
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 359 | 510 | 139 | 498 | 291 | 368 | 160 | 386 | 3057 | 361 | 379 | 413 | 394 | 195 | 409 | 480 | 333 | 390 | 3354 | 6411 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 725635 yards5153 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 333 | 423 | 111 | 414 | 249 | 312 | 132 | 352 | 2634 | 326 | 362 | 391 | 340 | 153 | 373 | 416 | 303 | 337 | 3001 | 5635 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Cinque Ports
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 profile45% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment19%
44% match
For Black tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Visualization21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Royal Cinque Ports
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Cinque Ports. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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18% match
For Black tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started84% match
For Black tees
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
45% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
79% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
77% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
56% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring25%
Aim23%
39% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Trajectory11%
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Get Started85% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Club tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Club tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion15%
Precision13%
68% match
For Club tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
48% match
For Club tees
Control woods height, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
45% match
For Club tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Visualization13%
Mechanics11%
63% match
For Club tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Club tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For Club tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Club tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Club tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Club tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
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Get Started47% match
For Club tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Green Reading13%
70% match
For Club tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Club tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring26%
Alignment9%
42% match
For Purple tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Visualization41%
Dispersion11%
71% match
For Purple tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Purple tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
62% match
For Purple tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
74% match
For Purple tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Purple tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Purple tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Purple tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Purple tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
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Get Started71% match
For Purple tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Purple tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim19%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Purple tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
69% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Purple tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion21%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Cinque Ports
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Cinque Ports and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Cinque Ports for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Royal Cinque Ports technically exacting. Its 152.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Cinque Ports?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6508 yards. The back tees extend to 7381.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Cinque Ports?
With a course rating of 77.7 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 Royal Cinque Ports and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7381.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Royal Cinque Ports 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 Cinque Ports strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 152.0 and yardage reaching 7381.0 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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Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club (1014172)
Deal, KEN