46% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rufford Park Golf & Country Club (1014418)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Rufford Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rufford Park, 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 29%Scoring 23%Accuracy 15%Aim 15%Precision 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.
14.7
Average HCP
7.7
Minimum HCP
27.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rufford Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rufford Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@ruffordpark.co.uk
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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
Rufford Ln, Newark NG22 9DG, UK
Course Description
Rufford Park Golf and Country Club is a leisure and events venue offering an 18-hole golf course with driving range, golf tuition, and a range of hospitality options. Located in Nottinghamshire, the club provides member and visitor tee times, a shop, a bar and restaurant, plus conference and wedding venue facilities. It also promotes social golf with societies, junior golf programs, and special event packages, including corporate golf days. The site highlights amenities for weddings, carvery meals, and a family-friendly environment for golf enthusiasts and guests alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(696 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 Rufford Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through back-to-back par fours needing spot-on irons, while par fives tempt bold plays but amplify mistakes on a high-slope test.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706344 yards5801 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 526 | 312 | 412 | 187 | 407 | 150 | 395 | 440 | 3217 | 351 | 331 | 390 | 589 | 393 | 189 | 391 | 175 | 318 | 3127 | 6344 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706036 yards5519 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 491 | 301 | 396 | 176 | 384 | 147 | 376 | 420 | 3052 | 338 | 325 | 362 | 584 | 360 | 180 | 358 | 169 | 308 | 2984 | 6036 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705292 yards4839 metersCR 71.7Bogey 103.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 447 | 260 | 349 | 144 | 334 | 115 | 353 | 349 | 2688 | 315 | 268 | 315 | 477 | 318 | 159 | 330 | 137 | 285 | 2604 | 5292 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rufford Park
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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control11%
13 Week Flagship Program for Rufford Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rufford Park. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Short Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started45% 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%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Precision12%
50% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim25%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Scoring13%
77% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring23%
Dispersion20%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
40% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Alignment13%
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Get Started73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
81% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy14%
46% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment13%
Trajectory10%
51% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started81% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Aim14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Rufford Park
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 Rufford Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Rufford Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Rufford Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Rufford Park presents a demanding test. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rufford Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5818 yards. The back tees extend to 6344.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rufford Park?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Rufford Park and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6344.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Rufford Park and how should I play it?
Rufford Park is designed as a Parkland 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 Rufford Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6344.0 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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