Practice Programs
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Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
91
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
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 Sharpley, 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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Sharpley.
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Seaton, Seaham
Sharpley Golf is a 18-hole golf course and driving range located in the North East of England, offering golfing, tuition, and clubhouse facilities. It serves golfers traveling from Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle, with easy access to major roads and sea views from the club house. The venue emphasizes memberships and pay-as-you-play options for individuals and groups, including society bookings, and has facilities across Seaton Seaham, County Durham.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
2009
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Sharpley hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sharpley hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sharpley hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sharpley hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sharpley 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 profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sharpley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 49 days 68 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 · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
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Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sharpley and what to expect.
Sharpley is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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