61% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Millbrook Golf Club (1017099)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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 Millbrook Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Millbrook, 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 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%Dispersion 12%
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.
15.9
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
27.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Millbrook
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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 | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Millbrook.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@themillbrook.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
Bedford MK45, UK
Course Description
At The Millbrook we pride ourselves on the warm welcome that we offer all, regardless of age or golfing experience. Whether you are a seasoned golfer looking to join a friendly vibrant club, an occasional golfer out to play with friends or completely new to the game and keen to learn then we're sure that you'll find that this is just the place for you.Nestling in woodland by the delightful village of Millbrook, we are in a beautiful part of Bedfordshire between Woburn and the historic market town of Ampthill. We are therefore conveniently situated just 10 minutes from M1 jct 13, 25 minutes from central Milton Keynes and only 2 minutes from Center Parcs Woburn Forest. Our elevated position on the Greensand Ridge means we can offer year-round playability and are blessed with unrivalled views of our rural surroundings. Once you arrive you'll be amazed at how tranquil our setting is!Why not stay locally and enjoy a few days in the area. We have preferential rates with some local Inns & Hotels and can arrange a golfing break for you. Just call us.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Sutherland
Opened
1980
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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 Millbrook, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady approach tension on abundant par fours with bogey traps on hard ones, while par fives tempt birdies but risk doubles on mishits.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 736903 yards6312 metersCR 74.3Bogey 99.0Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 592 | 455 | 225 | 441 | 426 | 174 | 589 | 308 | 3659 | 188 | 321 | 457 | 425 | 372 | 531 | 164 | 354 | 432 | 3244 | 6903 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 746731 yards6155 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.4Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 572 | 450 | 265 | 417 | 381 | 170 | 577 | 286 | 3567 | 188 | 312 | 467 | 409 | 366 | 514 | 157 | 330 | 421 | 3164 | 6731 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 746290 yards5752 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.5Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 552 | 415 | 261 | 378 | 349 | 166 | 555 | 267 | 3371 | 119 | 286 | 446 | 373 | 342 | 500 | 148 | 321 | 384 | 2919 | 6290 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Millbrook
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 profile80% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Millbrook
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Millbrook. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control27%
Visualization24%
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Get Started71% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
76% 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%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim16%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
58% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
66% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
60% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
40% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
73% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Precision22%
Alignment18%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Aim20%
79% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim19%
Alignment12%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring30%
Alignment26%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Alignment14%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Precision22%
Aim18%
78% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
36% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
39% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Visualization17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Millbrook
Get answers to common questions about playing The Millbrook and what to expect.
How difficult is The Millbrook for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Millbrook challenges consistency. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Millbrook?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6596 yards. The back tees extend to 6903.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Millbrook?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 The Millbrook and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6903.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Millbrook and how should I play it?
The Millbrook 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 Millbrook strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6903.0 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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