63% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision31%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St Giles
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
St Giles Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St Giles, 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 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St Giles
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 St Giles.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
stgilesgolf@googlemail.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
Pool Rd, Newtown SY16 3AJ, UK
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Vardon
Opened
1895
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(24 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 St Giles, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating iron precision tests on par threes and par fours with short game always tested to limit damage from misses. Elevated slope adds risk of extras without sharp control around greens.
M
Mens Winter Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 665476 yards5007 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 460 | 376 | 138 | 150 | 292 | 350 | 142 | 430 | 2724 | 426 | 438 | 369 | 135 | 150 | 296 | 336 | 162 | 440 | 2752 | 5476 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696001 yards5487 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 474 | 390 | 147 | 276 | 303 | 378 | 176 | 436 | 3010 | 435 | 442 | 375 | 147 | 267 | 313 | 364 | 190 | 458 | 2991 | 6001 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685700 yards5212 metersCR 68.2Bogey 91.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 460 | 376 | 138 | 262 | 292 | 350 | 142 | 430 | 2836 | 426 | 438 | 369 | 135 | 262 | 296 | 336 | 162 | 440 | 2864 | 5700 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695286 yards4834 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.1Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 360 | 350 | 135 | 231 | 273 | 355 | 132 | 436 | 2702 | 390 | 394 | 376 | 144 | 248 | 242 | 315 | 124 | 351 | 2584 | 5286 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St Giles
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile35% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy26%
Precision11%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
12 Week Flagship Program for St Giles
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St Giles. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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19% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
67% 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%
59% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
55% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision28%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
79% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
51% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
66% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Red tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
51% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory34%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment16%
Precision16%
87% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
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Get Started77% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Mens Winter Yellow tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
44% match
For Mens Winter Yellow 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%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at St Giles
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 St Giles
Get answers to common questions about playing St Giles and what to expect.
How difficult is St Giles for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find St Giles technically exacting. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St Giles?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5644 yards. The back tees extend to 6001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St Giles?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 St Giles and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6001.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is St Giles and how should I play it?
St Giles is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 St Giles strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6001.0 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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