Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southsea Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
90
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
Great Salterns Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Great Salterns, 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
Scoring 31%Distance Control 20%Precision 17%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.
20.3
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Great Salterns
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit flop 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Great Salterns.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
keith.bowen@southsea-golf.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
The Clubhouse, Burrfields Road
Course Description
Southsea Golf Club is a private golf club located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom, situated at the Great Salterns Golf Course. The club offers membership access and hosts events in its function room, with a fully enclosed patio area for social gatherings. It operates six days a week from the clubhouse and provides a home for competitive golf as part of the local golfing community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Opened
1914
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Great Salterns
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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileFlop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Accuracy15%
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
17 Week Flagship Program for Great Salterns
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Great Salterns. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 17 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 15–17≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedHit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control13%
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
Dial in touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy33%
Aim11%
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
Center fairway hits, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision30%
Scoring15%
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Dispersion18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Great Salterns
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Great Salterns
Get answers to common questions about playing Great Salterns and what to expect.
How difficult is Great Salterns for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Great Salterns challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Great Salterns?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Great Salterns?
With a course rating of 70 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 Great Salterns and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Great Salterns 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 Great Salterns strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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