82% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southport Old Links Golf Club (1015710)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Southport Old Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southport Old Links, 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
19.3
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southport Old Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop 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
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southport Old Links.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Moss Ln, Southport PR9, UK
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
28
Type
Parkland
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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 Southport Old Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features constant par four decisions where tee accuracy feeds iron approaches and elevates bogey risk on longer stretches. Elite play thrives by repeating solid positioning to avoid trouble spots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726460 yards5907 metersCR 72.4Bogey 95.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | — | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 508 | 289 | 179 | 505 | 404 | 377 | 154 | 391 | 440 | 3247 | 501 | 284 | 200 | 410 | 444 | 360 | 144 | 396 | 474 | 3213 | 6460 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726327 yards5785 metersCR 71.8Bogey 94.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | — | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 502 | 284 | 167 | 499 | 400 | 372 | 140 | 386 | 436 | 3186 | 495 | 280 | 193 | 390 | 434 | 352 | 140 | 389 | 468 | 3141 | 6327 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725709 yards5220 metersCR 74.6Bogey 104.7Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 265 | 122 | 368 | 395 | 333 | 115 | 323 | 379 | 2792 | 486 | 241 | 159 | 379 | 412 | 296 | 134 | 380 | 430 | 2917 | 5709 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southport Old Links
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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics15%
Aim13%
69% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Southport Old Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southport Old Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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79% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
41% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For White tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
60% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
66% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Scoring12%
49% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
45% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
65% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
59% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Aim10%
64% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
58% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Aim14%
57% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision32%
Distance Control11%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision13%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion16%
Aim15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision19%
Trajectory12%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southport Old Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Southport Old Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Southport Old Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Southport Old Links is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 28.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southport Old Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6084 yards. The back tees extend to 6460.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southport Old Links?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 28, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 28 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Southport Old Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6460.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Southport Old Links and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Southport Old Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6460.0 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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