68% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ventnor Golf Club (1017859)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Ventnor Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ventnor, 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 25%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ventnor
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
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ventnor.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@ventnorgolfclub.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
Steephill Down Rd, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight PO38 1BP, UK
Course Description
Ventnor Golf Club is the oldest golf club on the Isle of Wight, established in 1892. The 12-hole clifftop downland course offers breathtaking coastal views of the English Channel and challenging terrain designed by Tom Dunn. The club emphasizes a friendly community with competitive events, membership opportunities, and convenient online booking for green fees. It is located on the Isle of Wight, England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1892
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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 Ventnor, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par threes and fours where precise approaches create scoring chances but slight misses build bogey risks quickly especially on the longer fives.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695173 yards4730 metersCR 64.7Bogey 83.0Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 41.6 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.4 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 99 | 223 | 397 | 348 | 186 | 282 | 329 | 447 | 294 | 2605 | 138 | 319 | 102 | 223 | 397 | 348 | 329 | 447 | 265 | 2568 | 5173 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705712 yards5223 metersCR 67.0Bogey 86.7Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.6 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 108 | 265 | 406 | 352 | 230 | 287 | 335 | 507 | 368 | 2858 | 190 | 345 | 110 | 256 | 406 | 352 | 335 | 507 | 353 | 2854 | 5712 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705620 yards5139 metersCR 66.4Bogey 86.0Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 42.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.1 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 103 | 259 | 402 | 350 | 227 | 284 | 331 | 502 | 365 | 2823 | 187 | 319 | 106 | 253 | 402 | 350 | 331 | 502 | 347 | 2797 | 5620 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725173 yards4730 metersCR 69.7Bogey 95.4Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 99 | 223 | 397 | 348 | 186 | 282 | 329 | 447 | 294 | 2605 | 138 | 319 | 102 | 223 | 397 | 348 | 329 | 447 | 265 | 2568 | 5173 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ventnor
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
57% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision22%
Dispersion13%
37% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ventnor
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ventnor. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory14%
Alignment11%
47% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
Aim21%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
71% 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
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment11%
Precision11%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
51% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
55% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
29% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
67% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Aim12%
63% match
For Red tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Trajectory22%
42% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion27%
Visualization17%
60% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
57% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
57% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment27%
Aim15%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim17%
Precision14%
57% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Green Reading11%
55% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
51% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
65% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Scoring12%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ventnor
Get answers to common questions about playing Ventnor and what to expect.
How difficult is Ventnor for mid-handicap golfers?
Ventnor presents a demanding test. The 106.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ventnor?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5442 yards. The back tees extend to 5712.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ventnor?
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ventnor and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5712.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ventnor and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Ventnor strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 106.0 and yardage reaching 5712.0 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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