Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Surbiton Golf Club (1016601)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
210
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
Surbiton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Surbiton, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Surbiton
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Surbiton.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
enqs@surbitongolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
Woodstock Lane, Esher, Chessington KT9 1UG, UK
Course Description
Surbiton Golf Club is a historic golf course located in Claygate, Surrey, just outside Greater London. Established in 1895, it offers a private members club experience with visitor access, a clubhouse, and a range of membership categories. The club features an 18-hole course with ongoing improvements, coaching through an academy, and a pro shop, serving both local residents and visiting golfers. It is positioned near the A3 with views toward London and emphasizes traditional hospitality alongside modern golf technology and facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Dunn
Opened
1895
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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 Surbiton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.6 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 289 | 371 | 139 | 337 | 348 | 314 | 312 | 264 | 2753 | 304 | 147 | 465 | 111 | 466 | 118 | 401 | 172 | 416 | 2600 | 5353 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 309 | 400 | 174 | 401 | 368 | 337 | 396 | 266 | 3045 | 373 | 175 | 509 | 121 | 571 | 138 | 414 | 278 | 437 | 3016 | 6061 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 297 | 391 | 158 | 378 | 351 | 330 | 377 | 258 | 2926 | 350 | 157 | 484 | 117 | 487 | 126 | 411 | 263 | 423 | 2818 | 5744 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 286 | 341 | 131 | 330 | 335 | 285 | 304 | 252 | 2634 | 300 | 144 | 438 | 108 | 426 | 115 | 382 | 167 | 412 | 2492 | 5126 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 289 | 371 | 139 | 337 | 348 | 314 | 312 | 264 | 2753 | 304 | 147 | 465 | 111 | 466 | 118 | 401 | 172 | 416 | 2600 | 5353 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 297 | 391 | 158 | 378 | 351 | 330 | 377 | 258 | 2926 | 350 | 157 | 484 | 117 | 487 | 126 | 411 | 263 | 423 | 2818 | 5744 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Surbiton
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 profileLand softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Surbiton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Surbiton. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Surbiton
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 Surbiton
Get answers to common questions about playing Surbiton and what to expect.
How difficult is Surbiton for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Surbiton technically exacting. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Surbiton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5594 yards. The back tees extend to 6061.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Surbiton?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Surbiton and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6061.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Surbiton and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Surbiton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6061.0 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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