Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Taunton And Pickeridge Golf Club (1016820)
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Taunton & Pickeridge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Taunton & Pickeridge, 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 Taunton & Pickeridge
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | 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, and 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 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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Taunton & Pickeridge.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
simon@tauntongolf.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Taunton and Pickeridge GC, Corfe, Taunton TA3 7BY, UK
Course Description
Taunton and Pickeridge is a golf club and course situated near Taunton, within the Blackdown Hills region of Somerset. The club offers a historic 18-hole course with views across the surrounding countryside, visitor and member tee times, and a range of club facilities including a clubhouse for events and dining. It features open competitions, visitor welcome programs, and a pro shop, with information and booking options available on the club’s website. The club emphasizes its location just minutes from Taunton town centre and its accessibility for visitors and members alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Opened
1890
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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 Taunton & Pickeridge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 135 | 347 | 447 | 470 | 138 | 401 | 168 | 520 | 3010 | 191 | 421 | 394 | 493 | 210 | 280 | 144 | 411 | 308 | 2852 | 5862 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 142 | 360 | 458 | 474 | 144 | 444 | 178 | 541 | 3143 | 200 | 433 | 404 | 507 | 233 | 292 | 150 | 442 | 315 | 2976 | 6119 |
Green Winter Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 135 | 302 | 390 | 470 | 129 | 389 | 148 | 524 | 2863 | 176 | 407 | 390 | 478 | 219 | 284 | 133 | 427 | 290 | 2804 | 5667 |
White Short Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.9 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 142 | 360 | 458 | 474 | 144 | 444 | 178 | 93 | 2695 | 200 | 433 | 404 | 507 | 233 | 292 | 150 | 442 | 315 | 2976 | 5671 |
Yellow Short Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.2 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 139 | 354 | 447 | 470 | 138 | 439 | 168 | 88 | 2637 | 191 | 427 | 394 | 496 | 227 | 287 | 144 | 432 | 308 | 2906 | 5543 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Taunton & Pickeridge
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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% match to course practice profileSquare up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Taunton & Pickeridge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Taunton & Pickeridge. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Taunton & Pickeridge
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 Taunton & Pickeridge
Get answers to common questions about playing Taunton & Pickeridge and what to expect.
How difficult is Taunton & Pickeridge for mid-handicap golfers?
Taunton & Pickeridge is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Taunton & Pickeridge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5831 yards. The back tees extend to 6119.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Taunton & Pickeridge?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Taunton & Pickeridge and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6119.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Taunton & Pickeridge and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Taunton & Pickeridge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6119.0 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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