44% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Silkstone Golf Club (1015354)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Silkstone Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silkstone, 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 26%Scoring 26%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
16.2
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Silkstone
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | 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 | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Silkstone.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
barnsleygolfclub@btconnect.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
Elmhirst Ln, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 4LD, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Opened
1925
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⭐4.4(232 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 Silkstone, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests where fairway hits unlock wedge ups but misses spark bogey chains due to tough slope pressure.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736458 yards5905 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.6Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 325 | 354 | 162 | 469 | 356 | 511 | 324 | 187 | 3136 | 438 | 490 | 450 | 405 | 300 | 152 | 328 | 440 | 319 | 3322 | 6458 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716151 yards5624 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 295 | 313 | 151 | 425 | 346 | 502 | 317 | 166 | 2956 | 411 | 466 | 445 | 395 | 295 | 138 | 321 | 412 | 312 | 3195 | 6151 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 765933 yards5425 metersCR 76.6Bogey 109.4Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 39 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 281 | 301 | 186 | 411 | 335 | 469 | 301 | 169 | 2868 | 406 | 440 | 411 | 401 | 262 | 125 | 315 | 405 | 300 | 3065 | 5933 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745542 yards5068 metersCR 73.8Bogey 105.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.8 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 288 | 306 | 151 | 374 | 332 | 406 | 249 | 152 | 2658 | 365 | 422 | 439 | 390 | 277 | 123 | 241 | 356 | 271 | 2884 | 5542 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silkstone
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 profile53% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Silkstone
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silkstone. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
24% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started44% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
39% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory18%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
74% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Precision22%
24% match
For Red tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
53% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
54% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control9%
53% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision26%
Distance Control11%
78% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Dispersion23%
Aim23%
Scoring15%
61% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
78% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
31% match
For Yellow tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision22%
Aim18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Silkstone
Get answers to common questions about playing Silkstone and what to expect.
How difficult is Silkstone for mid-handicap golfers?
Silkstone is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Silkstone?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6458.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silkstone?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Silkstone and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6458.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Silkstone and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Silkstone strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6458.0 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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