Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Surrey National Golf Club (1016629)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Surrey National Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Surrey National, 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 Surrey National
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Surrey National.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rob@surreynational.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Rook Ln, Chaldon, Caterham CR3 5AA, UK
Course Description
Surrey National Golf Club is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, skirting the North Downs, in the village of Chaldon, near Caterham. Located just a stone's throw from London and within easy reach of either junctions 6 & 7 of the M25, we're easy to find.Since opening in April 1999 the course has gone from strength to strength, with Time Magazine nominating the course as the Find of the Year!Surrey National Golf Course has earned a fine reputation as one of the best all year round courses within the M25. Our commitment to first class service means that our championship level or daily play course is always open to play.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Surrey National, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 343 | 169 | 375 | 531 | 449 | 181 | 363 | 431 | 3196 | 358 | 436 | 482 | 174 | 537 | 345 | 455 | 383 | 461 | 3631 | 6827 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 338 | 153 | 362 | 515 | 436 | 171 | 351 | 416 | 3079 | 333 | 421 | 488 | 163 | 516 | 328 | 441 | 372 | 440 | 3502 | 6581 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 316 | 132 | 343 | 488 | 417 | 160 | 340 | 396 | 2919 | 321 | 406 | 472 | 144 | 496 | 322 | 425 | 366 | 422 | 3374 | 6293 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 287 | 110 | 319 | 437 | 388 | 106 | 309 | 376 | 2624 | 280 | 383 | 421 | 123 | 461 | 290 | 396 | 339 | 390 | 3083 | 5707 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Surrey National
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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Surrey National
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Surrey National. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Surrey National
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 Surrey National
Get answers to common questions about playing Surrey National and what to expect.
How difficult is Surrey National for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Surrey National challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Surrey National?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6267 yards. The back tees extend to 6827.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Surrey National?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Surrey National and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6827.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Surrey National 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 Surrey National strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6827.0 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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