61% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Herts Golf Club (1018502)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
West Herts Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Herts, 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West Herts
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West Herts.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@westhertsgolfclub.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
Rousebarn Ln, Croxley Green, Watford, Rickmansworth WD3 3GG, UK
Course Description
West Herts Golf Club is vibrant and sociable members golf Club. Our professional team of staff aim to deliver outstanding service to our members and visitors to the Club.Established in 1890, the Club is steeped in history that mixed with our forward thinking views help shape the modern values of this long standing Club.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Old Tom Morris, J.H Taylor, R- Dr. Alister Mackenzie
Opened
1890
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(148 reviews)
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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 Herts, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from reachable par fours urging bold iron attacks into greens while par fives force layup or go-big choices risking bogeys on tough back nine.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726601 yards6036 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 430 | 516 | 200 | 413 | 212 | 449 | 374 | 124 | 3069 | 383 | 369 | 476 | 490 | 424 | 340 | 186 | 378 | 486 | 3532 | 6601 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725676 yards5190 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 334 | 459 | 171 | 302 | 187 | 388 | 322 | 104 | 2576 | 282 | 330 | 431 | 445 | 355 | 328 | 160 | 360 | 409 | 3100 | 5676 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725676 yards5190 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 334 | 459 | 171 | 302 | 187 | 388 | 322 | 104 | 2576 | 282 | 330 | 431 | 445 | 355 | 328 | 160 | 360 | 409 | 3100 | 5676 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736197 yards5667 metersCR 76.4Bogey 108.8Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 399 | 505 | 185 | 374 | 198 | 392 | 351 | 104 | 2840 | 346 | 343 | 470 | 479 | 379 | 334 | 172 | 366 | 468 | 3357 | 6197 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Herts
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
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Get Started35% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
10 Week Flagship Program for West Herts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Herts. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
75% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim21%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy14%
69% 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%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
55% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
70% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion13%
Precision12%
67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
40% match
For Gold tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
15% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
51% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Scoring32%
Aim13%
52% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion17%
Precision13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision20%
Distance Control12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
27% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision11%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion15%
Aim13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
40% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim32%
Alignment23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at West Herts
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 Herts
Get answers to common questions about playing West Herts and what to expect.
How difficult is West Herts for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find West Herts technically exacting. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Herts?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6138 yards. The back tees extend to 6601.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Herts?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 West Herts and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6601.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is West Herts and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Herts strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6601.0 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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