Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Westerhope.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Westerhope, 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.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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River Tyne, United Kingdom
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Sandy Herd
Opened
1941
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Westerhope, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 325 | 171 | 308 | 221 | 517 | 525 | 350 | 530 | 3307 | 167 | 431 | 343 | 147 | 507 | 270 | 454 | 419 | 347 | 3085 | 6392 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 316 | 157 | 292 | 196 | 510 | 509 | 337 | 490 | 3152 | 158 | 420 | 330 | 138 | 498 | 264 | 443 | 407 | 335 | 2993 | 6145 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 280 | 140 | 271 | 180 | 500 | 490 | 323 | 479 | 2992 | 142 | 408 | 324 | 128 | 493 | 258 | 430 | 354 | 314 | 2851 | 5843 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Westerhope 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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% match to course practice profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Westerhope. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Westerhope and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Westerhope challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6118 yards. The back tees extend to 6392.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.4 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.
Stretching to 6392.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6392.0 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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