60% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Scoring33%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St Ives {Hunts} Golf Club (1015976)
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
St Ives Hunts Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St Ives Hunts, 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 17%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
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St Ives Hunts
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St Ives Hunts.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@stivesgolfclub.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
Needingworth Rd, St Ives, Saint Ives PE27 4AD, UK
Course Description
St Ives Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Cambridgeshire, England, featuring a championship inland links-style course designed by Cameron Sinclair and opened in 2010. Located on Needingworth Road, the club offers visitor play, membership options, coaching, driving range facilities, and clubhouse hire for functions, weddings, and private events. It presents a welcoming atmosphere with facilities for visitors, societies, and corporate golf days, and emphasizes a high-quality golf experience in the East of England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Jerry Matthews
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 St Ives Hunts, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant mid-par-four tests that pressure approach accuracy and spark short game work. Long par fives heighten score risk when drives wander off line.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726566 yards6004 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.5Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 386 | 163 | 528 | 396 | 374 | 167 | 513 | 425 | 3299 | 359 | 544 | 136 | 299 | 384 | 379 | 179 | 440 | 547 | 3267 | 6566 |
B
Blue - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736147 yards5621 metersCR 75.5Bogey 105.7Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 366 | 152 | 496 | 365 | 348 | 162 | 478 | 397 | 3093 | 335 | 519 | 126 | 280 | 350 | 353 | 159 | 416 | 516 | 3054 | 6147 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725626 yards5144 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.4Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 344 | 142 | 457 | 334 | 324 | 147 | 439 | 365 | 2855 | 312 | 454 | 108 | 257 | 324 | 330 | 144 | 386 | 456 | 2771 | 5626 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St Ives Hunts
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
35% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
13 Week Flagship Program for St Ives Hunts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St Ives Hunts. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring24%
Visualization11%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
57% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Blue - 2018 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
43% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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Get Started54% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Alignment15%
Aim10%
64% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring27%
Trajectory19%
75% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
77% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Aim11%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Aim13%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started26% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion21%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
35% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
43% 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%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment27%
Accuracy27%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about St Ives Hunts
Get answers to common questions about playing St Ives Hunts and what to expect.
How difficult is St Ives Hunts for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, St Ives Hunts challenges consistency. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St Ives Hunts?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6096 yards. The back tees extend to 6566.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St Ives Hunts?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 St Ives Hunts and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6566.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is St Ives Hunts 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 St Ives Hunts strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6566.0 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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