66% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Lancashire Golf Club (1018556)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
The West Lancashire Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The West Lancashire, 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 26%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The West Lancashire
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The West Lancashire.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@westlancashiregolf.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
Hall Rd W, Blundellsands, Liverpool L23 8SZ, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 The West Lancashire, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a par four gauntlet with par five risks mixed in, where back nine ratings force tighter decisions and raise bogey chances on tougher stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727016 yards6415 metersCR 75.4Bogey 101.5Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.6 · Slope 147
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 513 | 154 | 449 | 511 | 177 | 379 | 443 | 423 | 3477 | 383 | 585 | 176 | 418 | 434 | 395 | 528 | 196 | 424 | 3539 | 7016 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705460 yards4993 metersCR 67.1Bogey 90.2Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 398 | 134 | 346 | 387 | 101 | 294 | 355 | 351 | 2712 | 320 | 443 | 134 | 322 | 355 | 272 | 405 | 132 | 365 | 2748 | 5460 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726704 yards6130 metersCR 74.0Bogey 99.6Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.8 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 486 | 154 | 411 | 471 | 151 | 355 | 443 | 401 | 3300 | 356 | 561 | 176 | 363 | 434 | 395 | 528 | 167 | 424 | 3404 | 6704 |
B
Blue - Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725460 yards4993 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 398 | 134 | 346 | 387 | 101 | 294 | 355 | 351 | 2712 | 320 | 443 | 134 | 322 | 355 | 272 | 405 | 132 | 365 | 2748 | 5460 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735849 yards5348 metersCR 76.2Bogey 109.2Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.6 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 459 | 136 | 376 | 396 | 122 | 294 | 405 | 383 | 2919 | 320 | 509 | 144 | 322 | 355 | 282 | 490 | 143 | 365 | 2930 | 5849 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The West Lancashire
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 profile67% match
For Black tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
54% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
12 Week Flagship Program for The West Lancashire
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The West Lancashire. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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58% match
For Black tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP9 drills
Trajectory29%
Scoring20%
Precision18%
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Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Control long iron spin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
54% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control34%
Visualization19%
68% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion23%
Precision23%
65% match
For Blue - Women tees
Fly over bunker, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
54% match
For Blue - Women tees
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Blue - Women tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
52% match
For Blue - Women tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision24%
Scoring13%
56% match
For Blue - Women tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
83% match
For Blue - Women tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
55% match
For Blue - Women tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Blue - Women tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Blue - Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue - Women tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Blue - Women tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Blue - Women tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Blue - Women tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue - Women tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Blue - Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision31%
Trajectory9%
68% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
23% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
66% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started35% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory20%
67% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
39% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
81% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
51% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The West Lancashire
Get answers to common questions about playing The West Lancashire and what to expect.
How difficult is The West Lancashire for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The West Lancashire challenges consistency. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The West Lancashire?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6238 yards. The back tees extend to 7016.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The West Lancashire?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 The West Lancashire and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7016.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The West Lancashire 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 The West Lancashire strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7016.0 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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