43% match
For Yellow tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Precision10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club (1014833)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
137
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Scarborough North Cliff Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scarborough North Cliff, 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 20%Aim 17%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.
21.2
Average HCP
12.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scarborough North Cliff
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Scarborough North Cliff.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@northcliffgolfclub.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
N Cliff Ave, Scarborough YO12 6PP, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1909
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(230 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 Scarborough North Cliff, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four heavy test where iron precision faces constant pressure and front side toughness raises early bogey risks before easier back nine breathing room.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726446 yards5894 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 466 | 317 | 340 | 481 | 436 | 142 | 488 | 520 | 3469 | 409 | 160 | 386 | 317 | 325 | 212 | 389 | 383 | 396 | 2977 | 6446 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726105 yards5582 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.1Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.2 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 430 | 304 | 328 | 479 | 412 | 141 | 481 | 496 | 3340 | 369 | 147 | 354 | 306 | 312 | 183 | 371 | 347 | 376 | 2765 | 6105 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735554 yards5079 metersCR 73.0Bogey 103.0Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 246 | 395 | 287 | 301 | 413 | 393 | 123 | 420 | 434 | 3012 | 330 | 128 | 320 | 297 | 285 | 170 | 322 | 326 | 364 | 2542 | 5554 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scarborough North Cliff
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 29 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory19%
Aim15%
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Get Started71% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Scarborough North Cliff
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scarborough North Cliff. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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77% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
38% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
73% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
62% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
48% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
20% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
81% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
51% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
79% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion18%
56% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
62% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
39% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy25%
Visualization19%
78% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control26%
Visualization21%
54% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Mechanics13%
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Get Started43% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Scarborough North Cliff
Get answers to common questions about playing Scarborough North Cliff and what to expect.
How difficult is Scarborough North Cliff for mid-handicap golfers?
Scarborough North Cliff is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scarborough North Cliff?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6446.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scarborough North Cliff?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Scarborough North Cliff and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6446.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Scarborough North Cliff 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 Scarborough North Cliff strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6446.0 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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