48% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thorpeness Golf Club And Hotel (1017355)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Thorpeness Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thorpeness, 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%Precision 20%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
19.4
Average HCP
12.1
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thorpeness
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thorpeness.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@thorpeness.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
Lakeside Ave, Thorpeness, Leiston IP16 4NH, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1922
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(730 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 Thorpeness, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with constant par four approach pressure testing iron control, tougher front side raising bogey risks while par fives offer birdie paths but demand smart decisions.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706473 yards5919 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 186 | 404 | 447 | 421 | 401 | 166 | 403 | 535 | 3285 | 171 | 345 | 395 | 425 | 524 | 417 | 208 | 278 | 425 | 3188 | 6473 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 685501 yards5030 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.1Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 163 | 330 | 410 | 370 | 327 | 126 | 390 | 408 | 2833 | 131 | 247 | 327 | 385 | 435 | 368 | 127 | 247 | 401 | 2668 | 5501 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706312 yards5772 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.1Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 177 | 404 | 447 | 421 | 380 | 166 | 403 | 490 | 3207 | 171 | 315 | 366 | 425 | 500 | 417 | 208 | 278 | 425 | 3105 | 6312 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745501 yards5030 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.1Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 163 | 330 | 410 | 370 | 327 | 126 | 390 | 408 | 2833 | 131 | 247 | 327 | 385 | 435 | 368 | 127 | 247 | 401 | 2668 | 5501 |
Y
Yellow Long Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756072 yards5552 metersCR 76.7Bogey 109.9Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.3 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 165 | 396 | 425 | 411 | 370 | 138 | 398 | 471 | 3090 | 143 | 307 | 357 | 416 | 479 | 409 | 197 | 270 | 404 | 2982 | 6072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thorpeness
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Alignment30%
Aim20%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Aim14%
40% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Thorpeness
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thorpeness. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started70% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
45% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision22%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For Yellow Long tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
63% match
For Yellow Long tees
Beat streaks, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Yellow Long tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Yellow Long tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Yellow Long tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Yellow Long tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
38% match
For Yellow Long tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
72% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
41% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment25%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
57% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
55% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
26% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
34% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
34% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
48% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control14%
Precision13%
68% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
51% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thorpeness
Get answers to common questions about playing Thorpeness and what to expect.
How difficult is Thorpeness for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Thorpeness challenges consistency. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thorpeness?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5987 yards. The back tees extend to 6473.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thorpeness?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Thorpeness and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6473.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Thorpeness and how should I play it?
Thorpeness 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 Thorpeness strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6473.0 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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