56% match
For Red 2018 tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club(1014846)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Scarborough South Cliff Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scarborough South 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 26%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Aim 18%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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scarborough South 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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Scarborough South Cliff.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
clubsecretary@southcliffgolfclub.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
Deepdale Ave, Scarborough YO11 2UE, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Opened
1902
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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 South Cliff, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of layup choices on par fives mixed with varied par four approaches, where back nine structure heightens risk on tougher holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726376 yards5830 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.8Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 389 | 159 | 263 | 543 | 448 | 176 | 493 | 267 | 3068 | 408 | 447 | 330 | 354 | 146 | 389 | 531 | 209 | 494 | 3308 | 6376 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726037 yards5520 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.0Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 362 | 154 | 255 | 533 | 395 | 160 | 484 | 263 | 2909 | 375 | 422 | 312 | 347 | 144 | 374 | 501 | 172 | 481 | 3128 | 6037 |
R
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725441 yards4975 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 354 | 138 | 261 | 430 | 344 | 154 | 455 | 255 | 2681 | 362 | 364 | 299 | 325 | 97 | 330 | 423 | 161 | 399 | 2760 | 5441 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scarborough South 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile78% match
For Red 2018 tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control14%
37% match
For Red 2018 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Scarborough South Cliff
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scarborough South Cliff. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red 2018 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Get square, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Red 2018 tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
73% match
For Red 2018 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
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Get Started71% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Precision19%
60% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim29%
Distance Control12%
69% match
For Red 2018 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Red 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Precision21%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
27% 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%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Precision19%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring32%
Accuracy18%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
72% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
75% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control27%
Scoring13%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Dispersion11%
44% 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%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Aim17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
71% 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%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Scarborough South Cliff
Get answers to common questions about playing Scarborough South Cliff and what to expect.
How difficult is Scarborough South Cliff for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Scarborough South Cliff challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scarborough South Cliff?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5908 yards. The back tees extend to 6376.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scarborough South Cliff?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 South Cliff and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6376.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Scarborough South Cliff and how should I play it?
Scarborough South Cliff 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 Scarborough South Cliff strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6376.0 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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