26% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Temple Golf Club (1016910)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Temple Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Temple, 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 27%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
16.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Temple
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Temple.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@templegolfclub.co.uk
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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
Maidenhead SL6, UK
Course Description
For 100 years, Temple Golf Club has provided both members and visitors with a world of unparalleled beauty, inspiration, and character. The chalk downland course was designed by the 1887 and 1889 Open Champion Willie Park Junior and to this day the spirit of his 'inland links' course is maintained. With stunning views over the Thames Valley and Chiltern Hills providing a picturesque backdrop for the challenging 18 holes of golf Temple offers, it's a perfect match for a passion for golf. The friendly and efficient atmosphere of this attractive traditional Clubhouse which sits high up overlooking the course provides a wonderful setting for a quiet drink, a snack or a meal. Within just a few miles of both the M4 and M40 motorways, the Club is easily reached from many parts of the country and is a mere 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport. We invite you to enjoy the golf club life to its fullest at Temple Golf Club.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Willie Park, Jr.
Opened
1909
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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 Temple, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge and short iron control on numerous short par fours and par threes, where front nine's steeper slope and bogey rates amplify scoring mistakes into dropped shots.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685745 yards5253 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.5Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 402 | 346 | 475 | 131 | 309 | 322 | 210 | 436 | 2980 | 236 | 401 | 481 | 125 | 329 | 318 | 225 | 410 | 240 | 2765 | 5745 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725507 yards5036 metersCR 72.6Bogey 102.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 379 | 340 | 475 | 130 | 305 | 312 | 191 | 410 | 2882 | 193 | 388 | 466 | 117 | 323 | 284 | 229 | 387 | 238 | 2625 | 5507 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735745 yards5253 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 402 | 346 | 475 | 131 | 309 | 322 | 210 | 436 | 2980 | 236 | 401 | 481 | 125 | 329 | 318 | 225 | 410 | 240 | 2765 | 5745 |
Y
Yellow 14a Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735720 yards5230 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.5Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 402 | 346 | 475 | 131 | 309 | 322 | 210 | 436 | 2980 | 236 | 401 | 481 | 125 | 304 | 318 | 225 | 410 | 240 | 2740 | 5720 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Temple
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 profile56% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Temple
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Temple. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Red tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
79% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Precision17%
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For Red tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control11%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Alignment12%
39% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
50% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
72% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
80% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
72% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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For Yellow 14a tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Dispersion12%
60% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim26%
Alignment17%
54% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
75% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Accuracy17%
77% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory17%
Precision15%
69% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow 14a tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion20%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Temple
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 Temple
Get answers to common questions about playing Temple and what to expect.
How difficult is Temple for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Temple challenges consistency. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Temple?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5626 yards. The back tees extend to 5745.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Temple?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Temple and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5745.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Temple and how should I play it?
Temple is designed as a Links 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 Temple strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5745.0 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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