Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sweetwoods Park Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
91
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sweetwoods Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sweetwoods Park, 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
Scoring 29%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.
17.4
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
35.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sweetwoods Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sweetwoods Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@sweetwoodspark.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
Colestock Road
Course Description
Sweetwoods Golf Club is a championship 18-hole parkland golf course located on the Kent–Sussex border in the Wealden countryside. The par-72 layout challenges both recreational and serious golfers with dramatic tee shots, demanding approach play, and fast, undulating greens, set among woodland and natural lakes on several holes. The club is conveniently accessible from Gatwick and London, offering a TopTracer Range and a welcoming clubhouse with food and beverages. In addition to golfing, Sweetwoods serves as a wedding venue and hosts visiting societies and memberships tailored to various playing days.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
P. Strand
Opened
1994
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sweetwoods Park
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sweetwoods Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sweetwoods Park. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control9%
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization26%
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy15%
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring15%
Aim11%
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory22%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sweetwoods Park
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 Sweetwoods Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Sweetwoods Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Sweetwoods Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Sweetwoods Park is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sweetwoods Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sweetwoods Park?
With a course rating of 70 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 Sweetwoods Park and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sweetwoods Park and how should I play it?
Sweetwoods Park is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Sweetwoods Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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