41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Burstead Golf Club (1003039)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
The Burstead Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Burstead, 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Burstead
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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Burstead.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chris.nunn@thebursteadgolfclub.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
The Burstead Golf Club, Tye Common Road, Billericay CM12 9SS, United Kingdom
Course Description
Burstead Golf Club is a traditional English golf club located in Billericay, Essex, offering a championship-style course, practice facilities, and hospitable clubhouse experiences. The club emphasizes a classic parkland layout designed to challenge players of all levels, with open play and organized golf days. It provides member services, green fees, and a pro shop, along with dining and social facilities. The venue blends historic charm with modern amenities, welcoming both visitors and members in southeast England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Patrick Tallack
Opened
1993
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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 Burstead, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure on tee accuracy for short par fours to unlock birdie approaches while longer par fours and par fives test iron distance control with bogey risks on misses amid high overall difficulty.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716233 yards5699 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 377 | 346 | 123 | 273 | 407 | 325 | 312 | 528 | 3067 | 505 | 452 | 376 | 213 | 364 | 144 | 358 | 217 | 537 | 3166 | 6233 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715983 yards5471 metersCR 69.2Bogey 93.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 350 | 338 | 115 | 247 | 394 | 319 | 304 | 518 | 2915 | 497 | 444 | 365 | 205 | 345 | 136 | 341 | 208 | 527 | 3068 | 5983 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715535 yards5061 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 340 | 327 | 105 | 229 | 330 | 309 | 295 | 508 | 2762 | 489 | 373 | 315 | 195 | 285 | 129 | 326 | 198 | 463 | 2773 | 5535 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Burstead
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
50% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
77% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Burstead
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Burstead. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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51% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
54% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
46% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision29%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
51% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
49% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim37%
Precision33%
Dispersion10%
63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy18%
Visualization12%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the aim, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Precision12%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
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Get Started39% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics17%
Scoring15%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
61% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
62% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Burstead
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 Burstead
Get answers to common questions about playing The Burstead and what to expect.
How difficult is The Burstead for mid-handicap golfers?
The Burstead presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Burstead?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5884 yards. The back tees extend to 6233.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Burstead?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Burstead and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6233.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is The Burstead and how should I play it?
The Burstead 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 Burstead strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6233.0 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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