52% match
For Red tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Stroke21%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Northumberland Golf Club (1012063)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
227
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
Northumberland Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northumberland, 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 27%Distance Control 26%Precision 16%Aim 14%Accuracy 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.
16.5
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northumberland
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northumberland.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@thengc.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
High Gosforth Park, Great N Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HT, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
H. S. Colt, R- James Braid
Opened
1898
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⭐4.5(141 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 Northumberland, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee accuracy unlocks short approaches but back nine slope hikes error costs, mixing birdie par fives with tricky par threes for steady pressure.
Y
Yellow Race Day Tee
Gender: MalePar 706183 yards5654 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 433 | 484 | 383 | 288 | 219 | 399 | 449 | 174 | 3138 | 392 | 161 | 307 | 504 | 148 | 374 | 424 | 355 | 380 | 3045 | 6183 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755852 yards5351 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.5 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 376 | 471 | 417 | 166 | 386 | 149 | 270 | 460 | 2990 | 137 | 336 | 342 | 440 | 128 | 453 | 409 | 315 | 302 | 2862 | 5852 |
R
Red Race Day Tee
Gender: FemalePar 765753 yards5261 metersCR 74.2Bogey 104.6Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 376 | 471 | 376 | 284 | 211 | 393 | 417 | 166 | 2989 | 386 | 149 | 270 | 460 | 137 | 336 | 409 | 315 | 302 | 2764 | 5753 |
W
Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745578 yards5101 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 376 | 471 | 376 | 284 | 211 | 393 | 417 | 157 | 2980 | 332 | 149 | 270 | 460 | 137 | 336 | 297 | 315 | 302 | 2598 | 5578 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northumberland
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 profile58% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Aim7%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Northumberland
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northumberland. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
67% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision30%
Scoring11%
53% match
For Red Race Day tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
64% match
For Red Race Day tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
68% match
For Red Race Day tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring20%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
58% match
For Red Race Day tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Red Race Day tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
46% match
For Red Race Day tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Red Race Day tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
71% match
For Red Race Day tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Winter tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Winter tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Winter tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Precision16%
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Get Started63% match
For Winter tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
64% match
For Winter tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Winter tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For Winter tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
66% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
44% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Precision14%
73% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
70% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
59% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Yellow Race Day tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northumberland
Get answers to common questions about playing Northumberland and what to expect.
How difficult is Northumberland for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Northumberland challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northumberland?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5880 yards. The back tees extend to 6183.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northumberland?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Northumberland and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6183.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Northumberland and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Northumberland strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6183.0 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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