61% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Bristol Golf Club (1002612)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
The Bristol Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Bristol, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 26%Precision 20%Aim 16%Dispersion 9%
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
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Bristol
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Bristol.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
St. Swithins Park, Blackhorse Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol BS10 7TP, UK
Course Description
The Bristol welcomes everyone, golfers and non-golfers, to take in its far-reaching views across the Severn Estuary into Wales.With multiple function rooms and a versatile layout, the Grade II listed 18th-century building also benefits from air conditioning throughout, disabled access and a 150+ tarmac car park, as well as its fantastic location on a former deer park just off J17 of the M5.Whether you play golf, have a special day to organise or just fancy a bite to eat somewhere relaxing, The Bristol provides the perfect venue and ultimate backdrop for every occasion.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
2000
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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 Bristol, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces precise irons on packed par fours and short threes for steady scoring, while par fives push layup choices that risk doubles if position fails on tough slope.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706138 yards5613 metersCR 70.5Bogey 95.5Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 551 | 149 | 405 | 369 | 316 | 156 | 513 | 409 | 314 | 3182 | 363 | 226 | 467 | 362 | 129 | 483 | 190 | 367 | 369 | 2956 | 6138 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705772 yards5278 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 147 | 402 | 348 | 294 | 149 | 466 | 403 | 300 | 3008 | 346 | 208 | 442 | 316 | 117 | 475 | 151 | 350 | 359 | 2764 | 5772 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715326 yards4870 metersCR 72.1Bogey 102.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 126 | 393 | 324 | 280 | 137 | 450 | 394 | 279 | 2859 | 320 | 160 | 374 | 288 | 98 | 441 | 117 | 323 | 346 | 2467 | 5326 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Bristol
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 38 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
51% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Bristol
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Bristol. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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21% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
71% 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%
54% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control36%
Visualization24%
77% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
74% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
53% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
84% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
76% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment28%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Dispersion10%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Bristol
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristol
Get answers to common questions about playing The Bristol and what to expect.
How difficult is The Bristol for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Bristol challenges consistency. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Bristol?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5732 yards. The back tees extend to 6138.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Bristol?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 The Bristol and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6138.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is The Bristol and how should I play it?
The Bristol 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 Bristol strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6138.0 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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