Practice Programs

191 Unique Golf Drills for Shirley Park Built Around Hole-by-Hole Data

We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Shirley Park.

Croydon, SRY, United Kingdom
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

191

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Shirley Park Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shirley Park, 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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%

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
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shirley Park

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Shirley Park.

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

secretary@shirleyparkgolfclub.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

Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd, 194 Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 7LB, UK

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Simpson/Herbert Fowler

Opened

1913

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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 Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red 2017

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee accuracy unlocks short irons and birdies, while par fives invite reach attempts carrying bogey blowup risk if off line. Front nine amps pressure through tougher ratings leading to back nine relief.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 716172 yards5644 metersCR 70.2Bogey 94.0Slope 129

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 135

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544345364443444353571
Handicap
Yardage402306162518360384183351512317835843731315038838128421347029946172

Drill Library

191 Unique Golf Drills for Shirley Park

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shirley Park

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 profile
46% match
For Red 2017 tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Red 2017 tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment11%

15 Week Flagship Program for Shirley Park

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shirley Park. 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.

Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–156 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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48% match
For Red 2017 tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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63% match
For Red 2017 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees

Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim20%
Alignment10%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%

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52% match
For Yellow tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
80% match
For Yellow tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
44% match
For Yellow tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Yellow tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Yellow tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision23%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Yellow tees

Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
52% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%

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41% match
For Blue tees

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

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

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61% match
For Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion22%
Precision14%
63% match
For Blue tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
83% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
81% match
For Blue tees

Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Aim16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley Park

Get answers to common questions about playing Shirley Park and what to expect.

How difficult is Shirley Park for mid-handicap golfers?

Shirley Park presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shirley Park?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5888 yards. The back tees extend to 6172.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Shirley Park?

With a course rating of 70.2 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 Shirley Park and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6172.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Shirley Park 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 Shirley Park strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6172.0 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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