28% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walmersley Golf Club (1017987)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Walmersley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Walmersley, 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Walmersley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Walmersley.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@rochdalegolfclub.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
Bury BL9 6TE, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1888
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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 Walmersley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady pressure from mid-length par fours where missing greens leads to bogey risks and occasional longer par fives stretch decisions forcing careful layups to avoid big numbers.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716135 yards5610 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 191 | 488 | 341 | 365 | 352 | 351 | 372 | 170 | 228 | 2858 | 439 | 479 | 380 | 389 | 139 | 389 | 331 | 356 | 375 | 3277 | 6135 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715831 yards5332 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 186 | 480 | 329 | 347 | 341 | 347 | 352 | 154 | 215 | 2751 | 434 | 473 | 335 | 380 | 112 | 368 | 293 | 352 | 333 | 3080 | 5831 |
B
Blue Composite 9 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352552 yards2334 metersCR 34.9Bogey 48.5Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.5 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 183 | 371 | 314 | 311 | 141 | 207 | 367 | 337 | 321 | 2552 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715271 yards4820 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 183 | 371 | 302 | 352 | 329 | 314 | 311 | 141 | 207 | 2510 | 367 | 419 | 305 | 329 | 95 | 310 | 278 | 337 | 321 | 2761 | 5271 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Walmersley
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 profile48% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
61% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory24%
Distance Control20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Walmersley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Walmersley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started33% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory19%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion19%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
Precision13%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
Precision19%
71% 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%
49% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Visualization13%
54% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment24%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Aim17%
61% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy22%
Visualization11%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
28% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
62% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
79% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
43% match
For White tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
71% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
39% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Aim13%
58% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Precision11%
68% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
76% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy13%
47% match
For Blue Composite 9 tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Walmersley
Get answers to common questions about playing Walmersley and what to expect.
How difficult is Walmersley for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Walmersley technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Walmersley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4344 yards. The back tees extend to 6135.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Walmersley?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Walmersley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6135.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Walmersley and how should I play it?
Walmersley is designed as a Links 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 Walmersley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6135.0 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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