74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Cromer Golf Club (1014186)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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 Cromer Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Cromer, 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Cromer
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range30 min
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Cromer.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
general.manager@royal-cromer.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
145 Overstrand Rd, Cromer NR27 0JH, UK
Course Description
Royal Cromer is a historic golf club located in Cromer, England, renowned for its clifftop 18-hole golf course. The club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for members, visitors, and golf societies, offering a well-regarded pro shop, clubhouse facilities, and practice amenities. It features a range of membership options, hosts open competitions, and highlights stay-and-play packages and reciprocal club connections. The site promotes a warm, inclusive golfing experience with a strong emphasis on the scenery and quality of play at the coast.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1888
Google 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 Royal Cromer, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests pressing iron accuracy with par fives tempting reach but high slope raising bogey risks on misses.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726544 yards5984 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 388 | 308 | 454 | 511 | 453 | 407 | 310 | 157 | 3413 | 539 | 516 | 289 | 182 | 395 | 392 | 316 | 119 | 383 | 3131 | 6544 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726299 yards5760 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 379 | 291 | 444 | 480 | 437 | 399 | 298 | 148 | 3295 | 503 | 495 | 282 | 167 | 382 | 379 | 307 | 114 | 375 | 3004 | 6299 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745785 yards5290 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.2Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 373 | 277 | 435 | 364 | 424 | 352 | 287 | 123 | 3048 | 432 | 436 | 249 | 152 | 369 | 325 | 300 | 107 | 367 | 2737 | 5785 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Cromer
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 profile80% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim20%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Royal Cromer
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Cromer. 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
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Get Started47% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
80% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization27%
Dispersion20%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization17%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim37%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory28%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Aim18%
Accuracy18%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
43% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
52% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy20%
Aim11%
67% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring12%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
41% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Cromer
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Cromer and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Cromer for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Royal Cromer challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Cromer?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6164 yards. The back tees extend to 6544.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Cromer?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Royal Cromer and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6544.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Royal Cromer and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Cromer strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6544.0 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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