79% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sutton Coldfield Golf Club (1016640)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Sutton Coldfield Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sutton Coldfield, 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 24%Precision 22%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Dispersion 11%
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.
18
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sutton Coldfield
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sutton Coldfield.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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admin@suttoncoldfieldgc.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
110 Thornhill Rd, Sutton Coldfield B74 3ER, UK
Course Description
Sutton Coldfield Golf Club is a championship golf club nestled in Sutton Park, a large urban park near Birmingham, UK. The course is described as a fast-draining heathland layout that ranks among top English courses, offering a challenging experience for scratch and bogey golfers year-round. The club emphasizes visitor access, membership pathways, and events, with a strong focus on delivering a premier Midlands golf experience in a historic setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
D. McKenzie
Opened
1889
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(178 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 Sutton Coldfield, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par fours needing exact wedges and reachable par fives risking tough up-and-downs, where small errors amplify scores on its demanding slope and rating profile.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725880 yards5377 metersCR 74.7Bogey 107.0Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 55.1 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 104 | 422 | 360 | 466 | 481 | 441 | 338 | 127 | 3021 | 296 | 381 | 351 | 316 | 440 | 154 | 375 | 166 | 380 | 2859 | 5880 |
B
Blue Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725909 yards5403 metersCR 74.8Bogey 107.0Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 55.1 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 422 | 360 | 466 | 118 | 481 | 441 | 338 | 142 | 3050 | 296 | 381 | 351 | 316 | 440 | 154 | 375 | 166 | 380 | 2859 | 5909 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735659 yards5175 metersCR 73.8Bogey 106.6Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.9 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 112 | 400 | 327 | 410 | 448 | 422 | 307 | 113 | 2851 | 307 | 378 | 384 | 279 | 435 | 130 | 377 | 161 | 357 | 2808 | 5659 |
R
Red Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735649 yards5165 metersCR 73.6Bogey 106.3Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.7 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 400 | 327 | 113 | 410 | 448 | 422 | 307 | 102 | 2841 | 307 | 378 | 384 | 279 | 435 | 130 | 377 | 161 | 357 | 2808 | 5649 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sutton Coldfield
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Trajectory20%
Mechanics15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sutton Coldfield
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sutton Coldfield. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Mechanics15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision29%
Dispersion20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
87% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
47% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue Winter tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
36% match
For Blue Winter tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
52% match
For Blue Winter tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For Blue Winter tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization18%
70% match
For Blue Winter tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Blue Winter tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
67% match
For Blue Winter tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue Winter tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
36% match
For Blue Winter tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Dispersion27%
Distance Control27%
65% match
For Blue Winter tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Blue Winter tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
76% match
For Blue Winter tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue Winter tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
73% match
For Blue Winter tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Blue Winter tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
84% match
For Blue Winter tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Blue Winter tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control29%
Aim12%
43% match
For Red Winter 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%
64% match
For Red Winter tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
68% match
For Red Winter tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim22%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Red Winter tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Red Winter tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
45% match
For Red Winter tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Red Winter tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started64% match
For Red Winter tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
76% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Coldfield
Get answers to common questions about playing Sutton Coldfield and what to expect.
How difficult is Sutton Coldfield for mid-handicap golfers?
Sutton Coldfield is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sutton Coldfield?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5779 yards. The back tees extend to 5909.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sutton Coldfield?
With a course rating of 74.8 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 Sutton Coldfield and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5909.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sutton Coldfield and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Sutton Coldfield strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5909.0 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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