42% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
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Ringwood, Hampshire, DOR, United Kingdom
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Somerley Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Somerley 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Somerley 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 | 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are 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.
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 Somerley Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gordon@somerleyparkgolfclub.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
Ringwood BH24, UK
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. Jacobs OBE
Opened
1995
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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 Somerley Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange Winter Composite
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours needing exact irons and quick par threes testing wedges, with par fives tempting birdies but risking bogeys on wayward seconds. Putting and upshots face constant scoring tests on a low rated track.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695310 yards4855 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.0 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 318 | 262 | 503 | 387 | 368 | 323 | 303 | 128 | 2704 | 140 | 368 | 195 | 462 | 388 | 350 | 284 | 270 | 149 | 2606 | 5310 |
O
Orange Winter Composite Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654248 yards3884 metersCR 64.3Bogey 91.2Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 318 | 262 | 323 | 303 | 128 | 140 | 318 | 195 | 2099 | 284 | 270 | 149 | 112 | 318 | 262 | 323 | 303 | 128 | 2149 | 4248 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695187 yards4743 metersCR 69.9Bogey 99.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 318 | 262 | 446 | 387 | 368 | 323 | 303 | 128 | 2647 | 140 | 318 | 195 | 446 | 388 | 350 | 284 | 270 | 149 | 2540 | 5187 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Somerley 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Somerley Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Somerley Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
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≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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57% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started47% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
75% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
81% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Orange Winter Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Precision13%
61% match
For RED tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started79% match
For RED tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
66% match
For RED tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion18%
74% match
For RED tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control28%
Aim12%
55% match
For RED tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For RED tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
73% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
67% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
64% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Precision16%
56% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Visualization12%
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Get Started66% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring30%
Aim18%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment11%
69% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%
36% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
75% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
82% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Somerley Park
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Somerley Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Somerley Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Somerley Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Somerley Park presents a demanding test. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 65.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Somerley Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4779 yards. The back tees extend to 5310.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Somerley Park?
With a course rating of 65.3 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Somerley Park and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5310.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Somerley 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 Somerley Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5310.0 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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