43% match
For Cobalt tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Studley Wood Golf Club (1016471)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Studley Wood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Studley Wood, 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 26%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Studley Wood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Studley Wood.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@studleywoodgolfclub.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
Oxford OX33, UK
Course Description
Studley Wood Golf Club is a parkland-style golf club set in 177 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, just outside Oxford. The 18-hole course, designed by Simon Gidman in 1995, features undulating terrain, 14 lakes, and 44 acres of woodland, offering a stimulating challenge for players of all standards. The club also offers custom fitting through a TaylorMade Performance Studio and Mizuno Fitting Centre, and provides clubhouse facilities, visitor access, and event hosting including occasions and celebrations. With a welcoming membership and proactive approach to guest days, Studley Wood combines quality golf with a relaxed atmosphere.
golf course • parkland golf • oxfordshire golf • 18 hole golf • lakes and woodlands • golf course design • simone gidman design • custom fitting • taylorMade performance studio • mizuno fitting centre • clubhouse • visitors golf • golf memberships • golf events • weddings and parties • special occasions • golf day packages • seniors golf • golf club oxfordshire • golf • wedding venue • business meetings • charity events • tournaments • family gatherings • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Simon Gidman
Opened
1996
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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 Studley Wood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Cobalt
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant precision on short par fours where misses cost strokes, while par fives repeat with birdie bait but bogey traps for wayward play.
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: MalePar 735685 yards5198 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 367 | 309 | 146 | 320 | 283 | 467 | 125 | 432 | 2763 | 456 | 128 | 322 | 348 | 318 | 307 | 136 | 469 | 438 | 2922 | 5685 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 736370 yards5825 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 368 | 338 | 162 | 376 | 314 | 487 | 147 | 494 | 3050 | 518 | 143 | 347 | 413 | 379 | 360 | 170 | 493 | 497 | 3320 | 6370 |
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735685 yards5198 metersCR 73.3Bogey 104.3Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 367 | 309 | 146 | 320 | 283 | 467 | 125 | 432 | 2763 | 456 | 128 | 322 | 348 | 318 | 307 | 136 | 469 | 438 | 2922 | 5685 |
C
Cobalt Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736066 yards5547 metersCR 75.8Bogey 107.9Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.3 · Slope 142
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 364 | 330 | 156 | 335 | 302 | 479 | 134 | 480 | 2924 | 503 | 137 | 334 | 393 | 361 | 346 | 147 | 484 | 437 | 3142 | 6066 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Studley Wood
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Cobalt tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy22%
Visualization16%
68% match
For Cobalt tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Cobalt tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
10 Week Flagship Program for Studley Wood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Studley Wood. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 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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66% match
For Cobalt tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Aim14%
16% match
For Cobalt tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started61% match
For Cobalt tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
58% match
For Cobalt tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For Cobalt tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Cobalt tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy29%
Alignment27%
65% match
For Cobalt tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Cobalt tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For Cobalt tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Cobalt tees
Feel the distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Cobalt tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
53% match
For Cobalt tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
43% match
For Bronze tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision44%
Scoring42%
Green Reading14%
63% match
For Bronze tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started59% match
For Bronze tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
43% match
For Bronze tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
55% match
For Bronze tees
Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion33%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Bronze tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
16% match
For Bronze tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
46% match
For Bronze tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Silver tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring32%
Green Reading12%
64% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim23%
Scoring12%
72% match
For Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
31% match
For Silver tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
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Get Started43% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Silver tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
65% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
82% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
61% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Precision14%
64% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Bronze tees
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
68% match
For Bronze tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
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Get Started63% match
For Bronze tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim26%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For Bronze tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Bronze tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Scoring17%
Visualization9%
57% match
For Bronze tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Studley Wood
Get answers to common questions about playing Studley Wood and what to expect.
How difficult is Studley Wood for mid-handicap golfers?
Studley Wood presents a demanding test. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Studley Wood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6028 yards. The back tees extend to 6370.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Studley Wood?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Studley Wood and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6370.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Studley Wood 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 Studley Wood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6370.0 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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