49% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Upminster Golf Club (1017790)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Upminster Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Upminster, 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
19.9
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Upminster
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Upminster.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@upminstergolfclub.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
114 Hall Ln, Upminster RM14 1AU, UK
Course Description
Upminster Golf Club (also known as Upminster Golf & Bowling Club) is a private members club located in the London Borough of Havering, Essex. The club operates a golf course and bowling facilities, with a focus on member and guest experiences, hospitality, and community events. It emphasizes a welcoming environment for visiting societies and golf days, and investments are directed back into the course, bowling greens, and clubhouse. The club is situated near Upminster rail links and offers various dining and social options within a historic, community-oriented venue.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
H. A. Colt
Opened
1928
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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 Upminster, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of short accuracy on par fours and threes with birdie risks on reachable fives where poor contact leads to doubles.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695511 yards5039 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.0Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 151 | 410 | 375 | 130 | 325 | 428 | 155 | 263 | 361 | 2598 | 388 | 484 | 270 | 370 | 339 | 398 | 148 | 413 | 103 | 2913 | 5511 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696017 yards5502 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.3Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 177 | 449 | 395 | 141 | 342 | 433 | 176 | 360 | 378 | 2851 | 394 | 537 | 311 | 393 | 348 | 423 | 165 | 464 | 131 | 3166 | 6017 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695730 yards5240 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.3Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 167 | 396 | 385 | 136 | 332 | 426 | 163 | 345 | 369 | 2719 | 377 | 495 | 289 | 384 | 331 | 411 | 157 | 445 | 122 | 3011 | 5730 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715511 yards5039 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.0 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 151 | 410 | 375 | 130 | 325 | 428 | 155 | 263 | 361 | 2598 | 388 | 484 | 270 | 370 | 339 | 398 | 148 | 413 | 103 | 2913 | 5511 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Upminster
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
10 Week Flagship Program for Upminster
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Upminster. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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75% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
Precision13%
80% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control9%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim15%
Precision13%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
28% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
73% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
54% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Alignment10%
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Get Started19% match
For White tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
48% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
72% 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%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion21%
Scoring15%
56% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
66% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Dispersion12%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Precision15%
73% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Precision14%
78% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Precision12%
71% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
72% 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%
62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
93% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
78% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Upminster
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Upminster
Get answers to common questions about playing Upminster and what to expect.
How difficult is Upminster for mid-handicap golfers?
Upminster is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Upminster?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5764 yards. The back tees extend to 6017.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Upminster?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 Upminster and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6017.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Upminster and how should I play it?
Upminster 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 Upminster strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6017.0 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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