40% match
For Red - Women tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Saffron Walden Golf Club (1014619)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Saffron Walden Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saffron Walden, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%Alignment 11%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Saffron Walden
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Saffron Walden.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@swgc.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
Windmill Hill, Saffron Walden CB10 1BX, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1919
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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 Saffron Walden, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated iron accuracy tests on numerous par fours where misses risk bogeys, while par fives demand layup choices amplifying short game pressure on a high-slope test.YYYYY
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726608 yards6042 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.7Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 372 | 497 | 354 | 186 | 544 | 197 | 406 | 516 | 3440 | 505 | 159 | 362 | 438 | 312 | 421 | 364 | 428 | 179 | 3168 | 6608 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726345 yards5802 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.8Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 347 | 489 | 337 | 180 | 535 | 178 | 367 | 510 | 3301 | 489 | 154 | 352 | 412 | 299 | 409 | 354 | 417 | 158 | 3044 | 6345 |
R
Red - Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725734 yards5243 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.7Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 317 | 409 | 323 | 137 | 492 | 164 | 356 | 456 | 2966 | 411 | 148 | 333 | 368 | 281 | 396 | 345 | 346 | 140 | 2768 | 5734 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saffron Walden
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red - Women tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
54% match
For Red - Women tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
51% match
For Red - Women tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Saffron Walden
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saffron Walden. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started57% match
For Red - Women tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Scoring21%
Dispersion21%
65% match
For Red - Women tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Red - Women tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
83% match
For Red - Women tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Red - Women tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Red - Women tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
51% match
For Red - Women tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Red - Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision18%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Red - Women tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
55% match
For Red - Women tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Red - Women tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For Red - Women tees
Pick landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started74% match
For Red - Women tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment16%
Accuracy12%
27% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control32%
Visualization26%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Control wedge loft, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control20%
Mechanics19%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started77% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
50% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
50% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
45% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
50% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
64% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
40% match
For White tees
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For White tees
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
40% match
For White tees
Control 9 Ft Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For White tees
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading11%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Aim13%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Saffron Walden
Get answers to common questions about playing Saffron Walden and what to expect.
How difficult is Saffron Walden for mid-handicap golfers?
Saffron Walden presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saffron Walden?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6171 yards. The back tees extend to 6608.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Saffron Walden?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Saffron Walden and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6608.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Saffron Walden and how should I play it?
Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6608.0 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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