Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tall Pines Golf Course (1016767)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Tall Pines Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tall Pines, 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 Tall Pines
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 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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tall Pines.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
sec@tallpinesgolf.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Cooks Bridle Path, Backwell, Bristol BS48 3DJ, UK
Course Description
Tall Pines is a golf club and course located near Bristol, offering a parkland-style course with on-site accommodation and facilities for visitors, societies, and corporate days. The club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for visiting golfers and members, with multiple booking options and information pages for visitors, memberships, and events. It is situated about eight miles from Bristol city centre and one mile from Bristol Airport, serving the southwest region and attracting both local and visiting players. The site highlights golf course details, memberships, stay options, and venue hire, with booking links for visitor tee times and member bookings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1989
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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 Tall Pines, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Winter Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 349 | 310 | 160 | 358 | 312 | 351 | 305 | 114 | 2642 | 318 | 133 | 309 | 137 | 344 | 479 | 175 | 381 | 143 | 2419 | 5061 |
Green Winter Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 349 | 310 | 160 | 358 | 312 | 351 | 305 | 114 | 2642 | 363 | 133 | 309 | 172 | 344 | 479 | 175 | 381 | 143 | 2499 | 5141 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 400 | 323 | 146 | 436 | 346 | 359 | 327 | 119 | 2857 | 344 | 139 | 326 | 144 | 365 | 486 | 160 | 401 | 148 | 2513 | 5370 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tall Pines
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileFly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Tall Pines
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tall Pines. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedPicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint chips, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Tall Pines
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 Tall Pines
Get answers to common questions about playing Tall Pines and what to expect.
How difficult is Tall Pines for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tall Pines technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tall Pines?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5216 yards. The back tees extend to 5370.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tall Pines?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Tall Pines and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5370.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Tall Pines 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 Tall Pines strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5370.0 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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