Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shaw Hill Hotel Golf & Country Club (1015090)

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

198

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

Shaw Hill Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shaw Hill Golf Club, 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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 14%

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.

17.1
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shaw Hill Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Shaw Hill Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

golf@shaw-hill.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

Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7PP, UK

Course Description

Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel is a countryside hospitality property in Chorley, Lancashire, offering a hotel with spa, leisure facilities, and a championship golf course. The venue specializes in leisure experiences including pampering spa, fine dining, afternoon tea, and luxurious bedrooms, while also hosting weddings and corporate events. It positions itself as a dream wedding and conference destination with a range of leisure and dining options. The property emphasizes memorable guest experiences across hotel stays, dining, golf, spa, and events in the northwest of England.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

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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 Shaw Hill Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course feels like a grind of iron shots into mid-length par fours where misses cost strokes, paired with reachable par fives that reward bold plays but punish errors on the tougher back nine.Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYChip, PitchYYYYPrecision, AccuracyYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)YYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
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White Tee

Gender: MalePar 726297 yards5758 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.7Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136

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Par434543445365434443543672
Handicap
Yardage258210363478336153306459515307847638219836040237413949539332196297

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shaw Hill Golf Club

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 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
69% match
For Red tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For Red tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
49% match
For Red tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

15 Week Flagship Program for Shaw Hill Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shaw Hill Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 13–157 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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69% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Red tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
42% match
For White Alternate tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
24% match
For White Alternate tees

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%

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52% match
For White Alternate tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment28%
64% match
For White Alternate tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For White Alternate tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory14%
Accuracy14%
39% match
For White Alternate tees

Eliminate Three-Putts

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For White Alternate tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White Alternate tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%

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74% match
For White Alternate tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
65% match
For White Alternate tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White Alternate tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White Alternate tees

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
65% match
For White Alternate tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For White tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
72% match
For White tees

Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For White tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%

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54% match
For White tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw Hill Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Shaw Hill Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Shaw Hill Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Shaw Hill Golf Club challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shaw Hill Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5878 yards. The back tees extend to 6338.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Shaw Hill Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.1 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 Shaw Hill Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6338.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Shaw Hill Golf Club and how should I play it?

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.

What features make Shaw Hill Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6338.0 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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