26% match
For Yellow Short tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Berkshire Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Red Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red, 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Red
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Red.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Swinley Road
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Herbert Fowler
Opened
1928
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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 Red, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow Short
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure to balance aggression on par fives against precision on par fours and threes, where small errors amplify scoring risk given the steep slope and high bogey rating.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726409 yards5860 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 145 | 506 | 412 | 175 | 354 | 191 | 427 | 491 | 3211 | 186 | 351 | 326 | 483 | 433 | 475 | 217 | 559 | 168 | 3198 | 6409 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735697 yards5209 metersCR 73.0Bogey 104.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 129 | 429 | 357 | 157 | 290 | 170 | 379 | 422 | 2788 | 171 | 313 | 285 | 464 | 429 | 457 | 157 | 476 | 157 | 2909 | 5697 |
Y
Yellow Short Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746085 yards5564 metersCR 75.2Bogey 109.6Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 55.0 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.6 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 139 | 463 | 370 | 167 | 347 | 178 | 411 | 448 | 3021 | 159 | 334 | 314 | 479 | 430 | 467 | 203 | 517 | 161 | 3064 | 6085 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Red
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 profile43% match
For Yellow Short tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Yellow Short tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
56% match
For Yellow Short tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Red
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow Short tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Yellow Short tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
71% match
For Yellow Short tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
57% match
For Yellow Short tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Yellow Short tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Yellow Short tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Yellow Short tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Yellow Short tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
67% match
For Yellow Short tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow Short tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring32%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Yellow Short tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Yellow Short tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow Short tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Yellow Short tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
71% match
For Yellow Short tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Scoring12%
62% match
For Yellow Short tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy26%
Aim11%
70% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
61% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy16%
Visualization11%
54% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy22%
Aim17%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
52% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
48% match
For White tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
69% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
64% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started16% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
82% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Red
Get answers to common questions about playing Red and what to expect.
How difficult is Red for mid-handicap golfers?
Red is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Red?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6053 yards. The back tees extend to 6409.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Red?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Red and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6409.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Red 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 Red strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6409.0 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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