Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thurlestone Golf Club (1017386)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Thurlestone Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thurlestone Golf Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thurlestone Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thurlestone Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@thurlestonegolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Kingsbridge TQ7 3NZ, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Harry S. Colt
Opened
1897
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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 Thurlestone Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Lower Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 42.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 69 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 137 | 307 | 136 | 322 | 177 | 103 | 291 | 373 | 334 | 2180 | 397 | 285 | 378 | 146 | 439 | 421 | 335 | 139 | 394 | 2934 | 5114 |
Lower White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 144 | 323 | 166 | 352 | 214 | 145 | 339 | 425 | 402 | 2510 | 426 | 363 | 490 | 205 | 513 | 500 | 416 | 145 | 489 | 3547 | 6057 |
Lower Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 69 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 144 | 318 | 158 | 334 | 197 | 134 | 334 | 413 | 394 | 2426 | 416 | 360 | 456 | 200 | 505 | 494 | 376 | 143 | 406 | 3356 | 5782 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 323 | 166 | 352 | 214 | 145 | 339 | 425 | 402 | 2628 | 426 | 363 | 490 | 205 | 513 | 500 | 416 | 145 | 489 | 3547 | 6175 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thurlestone Golf Club
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 profileSave par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Thurlestone Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thurlestone Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint flops, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Prepare for Tournaments at Thurlestone Golf Club
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 Thurlestone Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thurlestone Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thurlestone Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Thurlestone Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thurlestone Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5644 yards. The back tees extend to 6175.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thurlestone Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Thurlestone Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6175.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Thurlestone Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Thurlestone Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6175.0 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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