62% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal West Norfolk Golf Club (1014332)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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 West Norfolk Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal West Norfolk, 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 24%Precision 18%Aim 14%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal West Norfolk
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal West Norfolk.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@rwngc.org
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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
Beach Rd, Brancaster, King's Lynn PE31 8AX, United Kingdom
Course Description
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club is a prestigious links golf course located on the North Norfolk coast. Known for its atmospheric seaside setting with the North Sea on one side and saltmarsh on the other, it offers a renowned championship-style layout that features in global course rankings. The club emphasizes visitor access, tide-aware play, and a historic clubhouse experience, serving both local and traveling golfers. Based in Brancaster, England, RWNGC is a historic staple in the English golf scene.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Mr. Holcombe-Ingleby
Opened
1892
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(96 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 West Norfolk, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers front-heavy tests with tougher outward play from ratings, then eases into back nine par fours that pressure irons and recoveries for steady scoring.This plays like a tale of two nines where early demands build caution before simpler finishes reward short game smarts.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716478 yards5923 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 449 | 408 | 130 | 438 | 182 | 496 | 503 | 403 | 3426 | 149 | 476 | 382 | 312 | 433 | 187 | 336 | 393 | 384 | 3052 | 6478 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716243 yards5709 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 430 | 391 | 126 | 396 | 175 | 475 | 496 | 397 | 3293 | 141 | 467 | 374 | 301 | 421 | 179 | 329 | 369 | 369 | 2950 | 6243 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755904 yards5399 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 419 | 359 | 121 | 361 | 162 | 458 | 443 | 376 | 3095 | 134 | 440 | 361 | 291 | 404 | 165 | 315 | 354 | 345 | 2809 | 5904 |
R
Red Composite 9 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 362832 yards2590 metersCR 37.3Bogey 52.9Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 419 | 359 | 121 | 361 | 162 | 315 | 354 | 345 | 2832 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal West Norfolk
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading10%
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Get Started48% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Royal West Norfolk
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal West Norfolk. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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55% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
23% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
58% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
48% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
72% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring24%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment12%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Aim12%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy23%
Precision13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Visualization21%
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Get Started53% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control16%
Alignment13%
48% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Hit varying targets, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
70% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
85% match
For Red Composite 9 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal West Norfolk
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal West Norfolk and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal West Norfolk for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Royal West Norfolk technically exacting. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal West Norfolk?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4655 yards. The back tees extend to 6478.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal West Norfolk?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 West Norfolk and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6478.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Royal West Norfolk and how should I play it?
Royal West Norfolk 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 Royal West Norfolk strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6478.0 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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