41% match
For Red 2019 tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walmer And Kingsdown Golf Club (1017973)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Walmer & Kingsdown Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Walmer & Kingsdown, 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 22%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 20%Alignment 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.
19.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Walmer & Kingsdown
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Walmer & Kingsdown.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@kingsdowngolf.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
The Leas, Kingsdown, Deal CT14 8EP, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1909
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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 Walmer & Kingsdown, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet pressuring iron shots on every hole where misses feed bogeys per the steep slope, while par fives mix birdie hope with double trouble from bogey rating risks.This course plays like a par four gauntlet pressuring iron shots on every hole where misses feed bogeys per the steep slope, while par fives mix birdie hope with double trouble from bogey rating risks.
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726471 yards5917 metersCR 72.6Bogey 98.0Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 415 | 383 | 135 | 341 | 289 | 451 | 497 | 487 | 3327 | 342 | 204 | 507 | 369 | 135 | 469 | 458 | 165 | 495 | 3144 | 6471 |
Y
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726303 yards5763 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.6Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 401 | 377 | 131 | 330 | 286 | 447 | 492 | 480 | 3268 | 338 | 197 | 499 | 342 | 132 | 429 | 450 | 158 | 490 | 3035 | 6303 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745835 yards5336 metersCR 75.3Bogey 107.9Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 405 | 333 | 121 | 304 | 255 | 436 | 403 | 462 | 3027 | 321 | 185 | 408 | 321 | 123 | 404 | 423 | 142 | 481 | 2808 | 5835 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Walmer & Kingsdown
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 profile23% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Walmer & Kingsdown
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Walmer & Kingsdown. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Scoring17%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started54% match
For Red 2019 tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics17%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
66% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment31%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Precision11%
54% match
For White 2019 tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
67% match
For White 2019 tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started71% match
For White 2019 tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Aim39%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
65% match
For White 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision28%
Scoring11%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
53% match
For White 2019 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring20%
Mechanics17%
22% match
For White 2019 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
82% match
For White 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
66% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion13%
81% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
Scoring16%
54% match
For White 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Visualization12%
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Get Started70% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
68% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
41% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
23% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
80% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
49% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
49% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started75% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
56% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Walmer & Kingsdown
Get answers to common questions about playing Walmer & Kingsdown and what to expect.
How difficult is Walmer & Kingsdown for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Walmer & Kingsdown technically exacting. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Walmer & Kingsdown?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6153 yards. The back tees extend to 6471.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Walmer & Kingsdown?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Walmer & Kingsdown and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6471.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Walmer & Kingsdown and how should I play it?
Walmer & Kingsdown 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 Walmer & Kingsdown strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6471.0 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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