38% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Saddleworth Golf Club (1014603)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Saddleworth Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saddleworth, 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 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Saddleworth
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Saddleworth.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@saddleworthgolfclub.org.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
Ladcastle Rd, Uppermill, Dobcross, nr Oldham OL3 6LT, UK
Course Description
Saddleworth Golf Club is a golf club located in Saddleworth, offering a challenging 18-hole course designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie. The club has a lounge, snooker room, and practice facilities. Visitors are welcome, and the club has a variety of amenities, including a professional shop and catering services.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Alister MacKenzie
Opened
1904
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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 Saddleworth, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from precise irons on dominant par fours, with par fives tempting birdies but raising bogey risks on poor positioning due to high slope demands.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716073 yards5553 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 157 | 420 | 285 | 154 | 387 | 334 | 395 | 334 | 2982 | 145 | 326 | 464 | 339 | 489 | 176 | 321 | 362 | 469 | 3091 | 6073 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705851 yards5350 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 149 | 402 | 275 | 148 | 381 | 321 | 383 | 327 | 2887 | 138 | 307 | 454 | 328 | 473 | 156 | 310 | 342 | 456 | 2964 | 5851 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715248 yards4799 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.7Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 146 | 341 | 271 | 147 | 335 | 268 | 348 | 243 | 2534 | 106 | 298 | 383 | 288 | 459 | 137 | 302 | 318 | 423 | 2714 | 5248 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saddleworth
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 profile47% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
64% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Precision17%
70% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Saddleworth
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saddleworth. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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57% match
For Red tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
73% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Dispersion21%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Alignment11%
68% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
44% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion20%
Aim15%
55% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization9%
77% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control34%
Accuracy26%
57% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
Precision16%
69% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim17%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
83% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
16% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
Aim12%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Saddleworth
Get answers to common questions about playing Saddleworth and what to expect.
How difficult is Saddleworth for mid-handicap golfers?
Saddleworth is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saddleworth?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5660 yards. The back tees extend to 6073.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Saddleworth?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Saddleworth and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6073.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6073.0 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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