Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Selby Golf Club (1015003)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Selby Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Selby, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Selby
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Selby.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
office@selbygolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Selby Golf Club, Mill Lane, Selby YO8 9LD, United Kingdom
Course Description
Selby Golf Club is a historic golf club in Selby, England, founded in 1907. It features a par 71 championship golf course built on sand-based, well-drained land that enables play throughout the year, with winter golf being particularly popular. The club offers membership options including corporate and social memberships, and provides a well-stocked bar and catering facilities, with rooms available for hire for Functions & Events. Visitors are welcome, and the club maintains amenities such as a golf shop and dining provisions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Hawtree Ltd
Opened
1907
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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 Selby, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 540 | 325 | 573 | 140 | 343 | 461 | 174 | 328 | 3309 | 163 | 370 | 358 | 313 | 506 | 211 | 447 | 170 | 530 | 3068 | 6377 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 508 | 321 | 563 | 129 | 334 | 454 | 161 | 323 | 3215 | 157 | 365 | 336 | 306 | 497 | 203 | 437 | 159 | 512 | 2972 | 6187 |
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 453 | 310 | 409 | 116 | 322 | 432 | 149 | 319 | 2926 | 150 | 351 | 276 | 297 | 487 | 193 | 431 | 135 | 472 | 2792 | 5718 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Selby
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
16 Week Flagship Program for Selby
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Selby. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Selby
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Selby
Get answers to common questions about playing Selby and what to expect.
How difficult is Selby for mid-handicap golfers?
Selby presents a demanding test. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Selby?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6048 yards. The back tees extend to 6377.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Selby?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Selby and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6377.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Selby and how should I play it?
Selby 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 Selby strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6377.0 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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