37% match
For Red 2019 tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Moor Golf Club (1015602)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
South Moor Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Moor, 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 28%Scoring 21%Precision 19%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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South Moor
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(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 South Moor.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@southmoorgc.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
Middles Rd, Stanley DH9, UK
Course Description
South Moor Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Stanley, County Durham. The club boasts a Dr Alister MacKenzie-designed heathland course known for its undulating greens and natural landscape featuring gorse, heather, and bracken. It welcomes both members and visitors, offering facilities such as a tee-time booking system and golfing activities across its various sections and events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Dr. Alister MacKenzie
Opened
1923
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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 South Moor, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron accuracy through waves of par fours that test second shots, while par fives tempt aggressive play but risk lost strokes on mishits.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726285 yards5747 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 157 | 460 | 145 | 402 | 314 | 313 | 390 | 365 | 402 | 2948 | 529 | 143 | 505 | 403 | 187 | 348 | 449 | 389 | 384 | 3337 | 6285 |
W
White Mixed Tee
Gender: MalePar 352894 yards2646 metersCR 34.2Bogey 46.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.1 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 157 | 460 | 145 | 402 | 314 | 313 | 390 | 365 | 348 | 2894 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726064 yards5545 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 153 | 452 | 136 | 388 | 314 | 309 | 314 | 357 | 382 | 2805 | 524 | 139 | 498 | 387 | 172 | 339 | 445 | 379 | 376 | 3259 | 6064 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735490 yards5020 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 403 | 136 | 369 | 276 | 296 | 308 | 310 | 354 | 2597 | 457 | 143 | 424 | 370 | 160 | 319 | 369 | 298 | 353 | 2893 | 5490 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Moor
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 profile80% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Precision16%
51% match
For Red 2019 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
11 Week Flagship Program for South Moor
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Moor. 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
59% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Dispersion17%
45% match
For Red 2019 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics30%
Precision20%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory27%
Distance Control20%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
42% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Dispersion24%
Aim19%
Precision17%
51% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
55% match
For White Mixed tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For White Mixed tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
71% match
For White Mixed tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For White Mixed tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
20% match
For White Mixed tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
20% match
For White Mixed tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Moor
Get answers to common questions about playing South Moor and what to expect.
How difficult is South Moor for mid-handicap golfers?
South Moor presents a demanding test. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Moor?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4590 yards. The back tees extend to 6285.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Moor?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 South Moor and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6285.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is South Moor and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 South Moor strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6285.0 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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