37% match
For Red tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Darenth (1015251)
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Darenth Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Darenth Valley Golf Course, 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 25%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Darenth Valley Golf Course
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Darenth Valley Golf Course.
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
Station Rd, Shoreham, Sevenoaks TN14 7SA, UK
Course Description
Beautiful 18 hole, par 72, parkland course was founded in 1973 by Michael Cross. We have remained a family run business since that time.Offering year round golf to both individual and society golfers. The course is set in gently undulating and picturesque countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our free draining, chalk based, course means that we are open for business on main tees and greens for the majority of the time.In the comfortable, air conditioned, Clubhouse we offer a wide range of facilities to golfers, function organisers and their guests. Wedding receptions, parties and Charity Golf Days are all welcomed by friendly staff.
golf course • parkland • wedding receptions • charity events • clubhouse facilities • recreational services
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael Cross
Opened
1973
Google 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 Darenth Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from precise irons on par threes and fours plus positioning choices on par fives, where misses risk big scores on the longest stretches.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716193 yards5663 metersCR 70.6Bogey 92.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 266 | 338 | 471 | 460 | 172 | 415 | 126 | 452 | 400 | 3100 | 357 | 198 | 472 | 389 | 152 | 478 | 497 | 356 | 194 | 3093 | 6193 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 696073 yards5553 metersCR 69.9Bogey 91.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 332 | 465 | 453 | 167 | 408 | 120 | 444 | 390 | 3042 | 352 | 191 | 466 | 382 | 146 | 470 | 490 | 347 | 187 | 3031 | 6073 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735706 yards5218 metersCR 73.0Bogey 102.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 248 | 319 | 451 | 438 | 154 | 395 | 100 | 432 | 373 | 2910 | 339 | 173 | 432 | 295 | 126 | 452 | 473 | 332 | 174 | 2796 | 5706 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Darenth Valley Golf Course
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 profile61% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
84% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Darenth Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Darenth Valley Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
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Get Started80% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision25%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
84% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
39% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
77% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Aim16%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
45% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
78% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
Aim15%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
49% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
84% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control12%
78% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
40% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Trajectory10%
62% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Visualization30%
Distance Control27%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring25%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Darenth Valley Golf Course
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 Darenth Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Darenth Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Darenth Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Darenth Valley Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Darenth Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5950 yards. The back tees extend to 6193.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Darenth Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Darenth Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6193.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Darenth Valley Golf Course and how should I play it?
Darenth Valley Golf Course 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 Darenth Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6193.0 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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