Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Scarcroft.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scarcroft, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Scarcroft.
Phone
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Syke Ln, Scarcroft, Leeds LS14 3BQ, UK
Scarcroft is a UK-based golf club offering an 18-hole parkland course set in picturesque surroundings near Leeds, Harrogate and York. The club emphasizes a friendly atmosphere with superb social facilities and a warm welcome for visitors and members alike. It provides course information, visitor open days, membership options, and online tee booking through associated partners, along with a range of clubhouse and member services. The site highlights guest testimonials and a strong emphasis on amateur opens, memberships, and social events in the Yorkshire region.
18-hole golf course • parkland golf • yorkshire golf • visitor information • open competitions • tee booking • golf society • golf open days • clubhouse facilities • membership options • greens conditioning • golf shopping • pro shop • society days • tournament hosting • golf club • parkland course • Yorkshire • clubhouse • golfing challenges • fine dining • recreation
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Opened
1937
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Scarcroft, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 396 | 350 | 490 | 145 | 409 | 190 | 373 | 411 | 3199 | 442 | 381 | 412 | 170 | 479 | 184 | 287 | 343 | 535 | 3233 | 6432 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.7 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 393 | 345 | 486 | 137 | 401 | 184 | 357 | 387 | 3112 | 437 | 375 | 390 | 158 | 464 | 178 | 276 | 338 | 507 | 3123 | 6235 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 323 | 332 | 466 | 112 | 377 | 162 | 295 | 324 | 2785 | 417 | 323 | 335 | 126 | 421 | 153 | 257 | 284 | 458 | 2774 | 5559 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Scarcroft hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileSquare feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scarcroft. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Scarcroft and what to expect.
Players often find Scarcroft technically exacting. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5996 yards. The back tees extend to 6432.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.9 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6432.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6432.0 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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