Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Waterfront.
Total Programs
23
23 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
124
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waterfront, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Everything you need to know about Waterfront.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
frank@waterfrontgolf.co.uk
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Station Rd, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 7BU, UK
Waterfront Golf is a golf facility based in Wath Upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, offering a 9-hole course and a 29-bay driving range equipped with Trackman technology. The venue features a modern clubhouse with a dining offer and a range of golfing services including a pro shop and tuition, appealing to both members and non-members. Located in a parkland setting near Old Moor Nature Reserve and Manvers Lake, the club emphasizes high-quality course maintenance and accessibility for visitors. The site also highlights an academy course, catering to golfers of various skill levels and ages.
nine hole golf course • driving range • trackman technology • pro shop • tuition • academy course • clubhouse dining • golf membership • golf lessons • parkland golf • south yorkshire golf • golf proximity to nature • visitor friendly golf • golf range technology • golf equipment • sporting goods • golf accessories • sportswear • outdoor sports • retail
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Links
Architect
Simon Gidman
Opened
2008
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Scorecard
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Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 441 | 322 | 207 | 476 | 149 | 362 | 429 | 420 | 3138 | 370 | 469 | 345 | 222 | 498 | 173 | 386 | 457 | 434 | 3354 | 6492 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 407 | 295 | 176 | 427 | 124 | 330 | 384 | 375 | 2832 | 314 | 407 | 295 | 176 | 427 | 124 | 330 | 384 | 375 | 2832 | 5664 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waterfront hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 23 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waterfront. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Waterfront and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Waterfront challenges consistency. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6078 yards. The back tees extend to 6492.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.7 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6492.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Waterfront 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6492.0 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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