43% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Verulam Golf Club (1017871)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Verulam Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Verulam, 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 23%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Verulam
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Verulam.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@verulamgolf.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
226 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1JG, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Braid/Steel
Opened
1905
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⭐4.5(231 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 Verulam, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout delivers constant par four battles where tee position shapes easy approaches, alongside par fives that push smart risk on long shots to chase low scores.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726430 yards5880 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 343 | 312 | 413 | 375 | 322 | 433 | 180 | 544 | 3283 | 194 | 534 | 338 | 372 | 347 | 369 | 292 | 127 | 574 | 3147 | 6430 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726190 yards5660 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 323 | 300 | 398 | 356 | 304 | 429 | 172 | 520 | 3154 | 183 | 527 | 333 | 352 | 314 | 358 | 284 | 120 | 565 | 3036 | 6190 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735669 yards5184 metersCR 73.0Bogey 102.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 312 | 296 | 338 | 349 | 285 | 415 | 121 | 458 | 2910 | 143 | 497 | 330 | 344 | 268 | 308 | 281 | 90 | 498 | 2759 | 5669 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Verulam
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Aim15%
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Get Started40% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Verulam
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Verulam. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Aim14%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
Precision13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Dispersion15%
42% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
57% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim21%
Dispersion20%
28% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
59% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
43% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment27%
Aim23%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim12%
77% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Precision22%
Dispersion22%
67% 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%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
59% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment14%
24% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
44% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
33% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Verulam
Get answers to common questions about playing Verulam and what to expect.
How difficult is Verulam for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Verulam challenges consistency. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Verulam?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6050 yards. The back tees extend to 6430.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Verulam?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Verulam and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6430.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Verulam and how should I play it?
Verulam 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 Verulam strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6430.0 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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