47% match
For Women Yellow tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vicars Cross Golf Club (1017885)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Vicars Cross Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vicars Cross, 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 31%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 14%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vicars Cross
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vicars Cross.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@vicarscrossgolf.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
Tarvin Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7HN, UK
Course Description
Vicars Cross Golf Club is a historic private golf club with a parkland course established in 1939. The club offers a welcoming, modern environment with a focus on inclusive participation, golfing facilities, and social events, including clubhouse spaces and lessons. Located in the Cheshire area, it provides member and visitor access, open competitions, and a range of member services such as a pro shop and coaching. The site highlights facilities upgrade, a strong heritage, and opportunities for weddings, corporate events, and hospitality at the clubhouse.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
R- Ken Moodie
Opened
1939
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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 Vicars Cross, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Women Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where tee accuracy sets up scoring chances but misses cost strokes, amplified by front nine toughness while back nine eases slightly with shorter tests.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716410 yards5861 metersCR 71.8Bogey 97.1Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 495 | 402 | 518 | 368 | 444 | 396 | 174 | 260 | 3380 | 341 | 391 | 359 | 164 | 561 | 200 | 397 | 469 | 148 | 3030 | 6410 |
W
Women Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725618 yards5137 metersCR 73.4Bogey 105.8Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.2 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 447 | 342 | 457 | 342 | 405 | 362 | 158 | 235 | 3050 | 312 | 314 | 310 | 137 | 462 | 160 | 360 | 393 | 120 | 2568 | 5618 |
W
Women Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736123 yards5599 metersCR 76.8Bogey 110.9Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 57.7 · Slope 153
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 495 | 374 | 509 | 356 | 409 | 386 | 158 | 253 | 3253 | 330 | 383 | 330 | 151 | 533 | 172 | 385 | 455 | 131 | 2870 | 6123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vicars Cross
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 profile61% match
For Women Yellow tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started54% match
For Women Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
73% match
For Women Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Dispersion16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Vicars Cross
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vicars Cross. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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32% match
For Women Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Women Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
57% match
For Women Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Women Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Trajectory18%
47% match
For Women Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
32% match
For Women Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Women Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Women Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
64% match
For Women Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
63% match
For Women Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Trajectory11%
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Get Started41% match
For Women Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring29%
64% match
For Women Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Women Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
72% match
For Women Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For Women Red tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
54% match
For Women Red tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Women Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Aim15%
32% match
For Women Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
32% match
For Women Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Women Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision23%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Women Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Women Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started56% match
For Women Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Women Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Women Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Women Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Women Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Women Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
66% match
For Women Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Women Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Precision12%
81% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
47% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion19%
47% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
66% 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%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vicars Cross
Get answers to common questions about playing Vicars Cross and what to expect.
How difficult is Vicars Cross for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Vicars Cross challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vicars Cross?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6014 yards. The back tees extend to 6410.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vicars Cross?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Vicars Cross and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6410.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Vicars Cross and how should I play it?
Vicars Cross 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 Vicars Cross strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6410.0 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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