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%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd (1015222)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️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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⭐4.5(287 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 Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 306 | 162 | 518 | 360 | 384 | 183 | 351 | 512 | 3178 | 358 | 437 | 313 | 150 | 388 | 381 | 284 | 213 | 470 | 2994 | 6172 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715907 yards5401 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 304 | 149 | 460 | 344 | 367 | 164 | 338 | 497 | 3015 | 346 | 429 | 301 | 141 | 374 | 352 | 269 | 210 | 470 | 2892 | 5907 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715603 yards5123 metersCR 72.8Bogey 103.9Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 297 | 146 | 450 | 328 | 357 | 152 | 327 | 481 | 2930 | 340 | 429 | 260 | 125 | 366 | 328 | 267 | 147 | 411 | 2673 | 5603 |
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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment11%
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%
35% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
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%
68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision26%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
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%
72% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
76% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started52% 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%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Stroke11%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control29%
Visualization26%
66% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
35% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
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%
41% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
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%
56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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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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