64% match
For Red tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shirley Golf Club (1015214)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Shirley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shirley, 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 27%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%Precision 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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shirley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Medium
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shirley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@shirley.golf
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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
Stratford Rd, United Kingdom
Course Description
Shirley Golf Club was founded in 1955 and is located in the River Blythe Valley. We have an outstanding reputation for providing a friendly and comfortable atmosphere with a top quality golf course to match. We offer a full range of golf packages and facilities, including corporate golf days and societies - and have a well equipped, modern seminar and training room catering for up to 35 people.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Morrison
Opened
1956
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(169 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 Shirley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated drive positioning on ten par fours where misses raise bogey risks per slope rating. Par fives bring ongoing layup versus attack choices that test judgment on longer front holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726489 yards5934 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 519 | 147 | 375 | 493 | 510 | 377 | 202 | 348 | 3372 | 312 | 393 | 159 | 387 | 180 | 419 | 480 | 458 | 329 | 3117 | 6489 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726273 yards5736 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 141
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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 511 | 136 | 365 | 478 | 493 | 367 | 185 | 333 | 3255 | 308 | 382 | 151 | 381 | 172 | 407 | 472 | 448 | 297 | 3018 | 6273 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725631 yards5149 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.6Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 470 | 124 | 345 | 401 | 412 | 350 | 175 | 322 | 2959 | 303 | 307 | 134 | 328 | 142 | 381 | 402 | 400 | 275 | 2672 | 5631 |
R
Red Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735402 yards4940 metersCR 72.5Bogey 103.6Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 439 | 104 | 294 | 373 | 411 | 351 | 124 | 319 | 2760 | 305 | 306 | 100 | 331 | 141 | 392 | 397 | 395 | 275 | 2642 | 5402 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shirley
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 profile42% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Aim15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Shirley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shirley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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61% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
60% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started47% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
78% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
59% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Precision21%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
44% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
14% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Accuracy14%
24% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
44% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
34% match
For White tees
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
42% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Aim18%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control11%
63% match
For Red Winter tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
73% match
For Red Winter tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control23%
Precision13%
70% match
For Red Winter tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started54% match
For Red Winter tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Red Winter tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Precision18%
24% match
For Red Winter tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley
Get answers to common questions about playing Shirley and what to expect.
How difficult is Shirley for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Shirley challenges consistency. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shirley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5946 yards. The back tees extend to 6489.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shirley?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Shirley and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6489.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Shirley and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Shirley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6489.0 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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