52% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Addington Golf Club (1000091)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
The Addington Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Addington, 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%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Addington
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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 Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Addington.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@addingtongolf.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
205 Shirley Church Rd, Croydon CR0 5AB, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
J.F. Abercromby
Opened
1912
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⭐4.5(252 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 The Addington, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests tee shots and irons repeatedly on long par fours where misses raise bogey risks, and back nine adds pressure with higher difficulty ratings forcing safe plays.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696300 yards5761 metersCR 71.6Bogey 97.0Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 560 | 210 | 440 | 435 | 375 | 150 | 415 | 375 | 3115 | 390 | 140 | 485 | 230 | 360 | 435 | 515 | 195 | 435 | 3185 | 6300 |
W
White / Yellow Composite Tee
Gender: MalePar 696140 yards5614 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.7Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 545 | 185 | 440 | 435 | 335 | 150 | 415 | 375 | 3035 | 345 | 140 | 485 | 215 | 360 | 435 | 515 | 175 | 435 | 3105 | 6140 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695940 yards5432 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 545 | 185 | 425 | 425 | 335 | 140 | 400 | 360 | 2960 | 345 | 120 | 440 | 215 | 340 | 420 | 500 | 175 | 425 | 2980 | 5940 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735480 yards5011 metersCR 73.1Bogey 105.6Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 53.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 135 | 495 | 170 | 410 | 375 | 330 | 135 | 385 | 340 | 2775 | 310 | 105 | 405 | 190 | 295 | 370 | 450 | 165 | 415 | 2705 | 5480 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Addington
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 profile63% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring28%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Addington
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Addington. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
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 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
58% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
47% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
80% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
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Get Started64% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Trajectory22%
60% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment23%
72% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim17%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
68% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
65% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
68% match
For White / Yellow Composite tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Aim21%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim32%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Accuracy16%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim28%
Precision13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started76% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
49% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
39% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Addington
Get answers to common questions about playing The Addington and what to expect.
How difficult is The Addington for mid-handicap golfers?
The Addington is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Addington?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5890 yards. The back tees extend to 6300.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Addington?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 The Addington and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6300.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Addington and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 The Addington strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6300.0 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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