58% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy15%
Visualization13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Top Meadow Golf Club And Hotel (1017483)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Top Meadow Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Top Meadow, 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 24%Precision 16%Aim 16%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.
20.3
Average HCP
12.5
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Top Meadow
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Top Meadow.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@topmeadow.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
North Ockendon, Upminster RM14 3PR, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Burns
Opened
1985
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(98 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 Top Meadow, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four precision tests with par five chances for better scores amid back nine toughness that boosts bogey risks for beginners.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726129 yards5604 metersCR 70.9Bogey 96.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 183 | 325 | 517 | 360 | 126 | 282 | 364 | 348 | 244 | 2749 | 567 | 176 | 310 | 366 | 510 | 435 | 400 | 482 | 134 | 3380 | 6129 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715901 yards5396 metersCR 70.2Bogey 94.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 147 | 320 | 508 | 338 | 120 | 266 | 350 | 336 | 236 | 2621 | 550 | 174 | 304 | 357 | 494 | 427 | 381 | 468 | 125 | 3280 | 5901 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725449 yards4983 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.8Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 133 | 307 | 495 | 283 | 117 | 254 | 329 | 316 | 230 | 2464 | 538 | 162 | 295 | 336 | 402 | 414 | 322 | 412 | 104 | 2985 | 5449 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725901 yards5396 metersCR 75.3Bogey 107.4Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.2 · Slope 142
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 147 | 320 | 508 | 338 | 120 | 266 | 350 | 336 | 236 | 2621 | 550 | 174 | 304 | 357 | 494 | 427 | 381 | 468 | 125 | 3280 | 5901 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Top Meadow
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
33% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Aim26%
Alignment18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Top Meadow
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Top Meadow. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Precision20%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Precision10%
80% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
54% match
For Red 2017 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Trajectory12%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Precision12%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
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Get Started65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion20%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring29%
Dispersion10%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit varying targets, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
16% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
Aim14%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Accuracy12%
54% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
52% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment27%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Precision13%
69% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment13%
Scoring11%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Top Meadow
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 Top Meadow
Get answers to common questions about playing Top Meadow and what to expect.
How difficult is Top Meadow for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Top Meadow challenges consistency. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Top Meadow?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5789 yards. The back tees extend to 6129.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Top Meadow?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Top Meadow and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6129.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Top Meadow 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 Top Meadow strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6129.0 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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