Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Essex Golf Club (1018491)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
West Essex Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Essex, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West Essex
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West Essex.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Bury Rd, London E4, UK
Course Description
West Essex Golf Club Limited is a premier golfing facility located in Essex, England. The club offers a well-maintained 18-hole golf course catering to both avid golfers and beginners. In addition to regular sporting events, the club provides amenities such as a clubhouse, coaching services, and a vibrant community atmosphere for golf enthusiasts.
golf • sports club • golfing • recreation • community events • sports and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1900
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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 West Essex, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White.
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 382 | 157 | 379 | 162 | 331 | 149 | 499 | 406 | 2733 | 556 | 430 | 349 | 470 | 331 | 184 | 385 | 452 | 456 | 3613 | 6346 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.7 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 348 | 135 | 356 | 136 | 244 | 118 | 286 | 395 | 2271 | 506 | 416 | 325 | 446 | 311 | 150 | 382 | 384 | 370 | 3290 | 5561 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 377 | 147 | 362 | 150 | 322 | 128 | 490 | 395 | 2625 | 545 | 422 | 336 | 462 | 314 | 178 | 363 | 417 | 440 | 3477 | 6102 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 55.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 236 | 347 | 135 | 354 | 136 | 245 | 121 | 282 | 399 | 2255 | 504 | 418 | 326 | 446 | 311 | 151 | 385 | 387 | 370 | 3298 | 5553 |
White. Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 56.8 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 378 | 146 | 367 | 151 | 319 | 118 | 492 | 399 | 2623 | 545 | 421 | 333 | 462 | 315 | 183 | 362 | 390 | 438 | 3449 | 6072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Essex
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for West Essex
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Essex. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at West Essex
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West Essex
Get answers to common questions about playing West Essex and what to expect.
How difficult is West Essex for mid-handicap golfers?
West Essex is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Essex?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5950 yards. The back tees extend to 6346.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Essex?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 West Essex and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6346.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is West Essex and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 West Essex strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6346.0 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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