41% match
For Red 2017 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shifnal Golf Club (1015171)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
Shifnal Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shifnal, 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 27%Scoring 25%Precision 15%Aim 15%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
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shifnal
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 Shifnal.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@shifnalgolf.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
Decker Hill, Shifnal, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pennink
Opened
1929
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(204 reviews)
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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 Shifnal, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests demanding iron accuracy on varied lengths with front nine bite, plus par fives that pressure drive and layup choices for scoring edge.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716433 yards5882 metersCR 72.0Bogey 94.6Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 482 | 353 | 307 | 388 | 572 | 158 | 370 | 463 | 3485 | 224 | 318 | 323 | 184 | 392 | 481 | 418 | 165 | 443 | 2948 | 6433 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716260 yards5724 metersCR 71.1Bogey 93.9Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 476 | 344 | 297 | 379 | 562 | 148 | 361 | 451 | 3398 | 212 | 307 | 313 | 176 | 381 | 476 | 410 | 153 | 434 | 2862 | 6260 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725640 yards5157 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 441 | 311 | 284 | 341 | 507 | 118 | 308 | 408 | 3082 | 179 | 292 | 305 | 116 | 328 | 446 | 359 | 146 | 387 | 2558 | 5640 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shifnal
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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment23%
Accuracy14%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Shifnal
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shifnal. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Precision15%
76% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
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Get Started65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim24%
Dispersion19%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Aim14%
80% match
For Red 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Dispersion9%
62% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
41% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
70% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Alignment11%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision29%
Distance Control13%
21% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Precision31%
Trajectory27%
15% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
Aim26%
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Get Started80% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
65% 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%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment9%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shifnal
Get answers to common questions about playing Shifnal and what to expect.
How difficult is Shifnal for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Shifnal challenges consistency. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shifnal?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6036 yards. The back tees extend to 6433.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shifnal?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Shifnal and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6433.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Shifnal 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 Shifnal strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6433.0 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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Shifnal, SHR