Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Brentwood Golf Centre at Hartswood

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Brentwood, Essex, England

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

The Brentwood Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Brentwood, 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 29%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.

18.3

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Brentwood

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Brentwood.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mail@hartswoodgolfclub.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

King George's Playing Fields, Ingrave Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Hawtree

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Brentwood

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Sink long putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min6 HCP6 drills

Distance Control41%

Visualization38%

Dispersion16%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision27%

Aim19%

Distance Control16%

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Make Par Around the Green

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control19%

Aim16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for The Brentwood

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Brentwood. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision30%

Aim19%

Alignment16%

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Long Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills

Visualization32%

Distance Control26%

Dispersion20%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Distance Control36%

Alignment15%

Aim15%

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Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion11%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring25%

Aim22%

Distance Control19%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Aim33%

Scoring24%

Accuracy12%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills

Trajectory25%

Scoring20%

Distance Control20%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Control mid iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills

Trajectory24%

Precision20%

Mechanics18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Brentwood

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 The Brentwood

Get answers to common questions about playing The Brentwood and what to expect.

How difficult is The Brentwood for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Brentwood technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Brentwood?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Brentwood?

With a course rating of 70 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Brentwood and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is The Brentwood and how should I play it?

The Brentwood is designed as a Parkland 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 The Brentwood strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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