49% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Westhoughton Golf Club (1018709)
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Westhoughton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Westhoughton, 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 30%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Westhoughton
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Westhoughton.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2BR, UK
Course Description
Westhoughton is a golf club offering a full 18-hole course with catering and member facilities. The club provides visitor bookings, society packages, and a range of golfing experiences including buggy hire and course guidance, with additional amenities such as a club shop and social/news events. Located in Westhoughton, the club emphasizes safe golfing policies and community engagement, catering to members and visitors alike. The site highlights live course status updates and opens the venue for events, ensuring accessibility for both local residents and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
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 Westhoughton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant iron precision on short par fours while long par fives tempt overreach with big score risk. Bogey rating warns of steady trouble from small errors.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716023 yards5507 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 154 | 384 | 165 | 329 | 505 | 321 | 362 | 506 | 3126 | 165 | 322 | 193 | 440 | 361 | 507 | 287 | 313 | 309 | 2897 | 6023 |
W
White Alternate Tee
Gender: MalePar 705912 yards5406 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 154 | 384 | 165 | 329 | 505 | 321 | 362 | 395 | 3015 | 165 | 322 | 193 | 440 | 361 | 507 | 287 | 313 | 309 | 2897 | 5912 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715672 yards5186 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 139 | 351 | 139 | 297 | 452 | 312 | 342 | 475 | 2883 | 157 | 319 | 184 | 398 | 348 | 495 | 285 | 304 | 299 | 2789 | 5672 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715241 yards4792 metersCR 70.8Bogey 99.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 124 | 293 | 116 | 246 | 427 | 267 | 329 | 429 | 2599 | 148 | 316 | 145 | 391 | 312 | 476 | 280 | 290 | 284 | 2642 | 5241 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Westhoughton
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 profile31% match
For Red tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP6 drills
Visualization43%
Distance Control38%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Westhoughton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Westhoughton. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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51% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Aim13%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion20%
Precision11%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Precision11%
56% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim18%
64% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
40% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
61% 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%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision25%
Alignment10%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Alignment9%
76% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
51% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
77% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
69% match
For White Alternate tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
79% match
For White Alternate tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Accuracy12%
54% match
For White Alternate tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
53% match
For White Alternate tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For White Alternate tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For White Alternate tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
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Get Started65% match
For White Alternate tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For White Alternate tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White Alternate tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Precision14%
76% match
For White Alternate tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Aim12%
66% match
For White Alternate tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
80% match
For White Alternate tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
59% match
For White Alternate tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
51% match
For White Alternate tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For White Alternate tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Westhoughton
Get answers to common questions about playing Westhoughton and what to expect.
How difficult is Westhoughton for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Westhoughton challenges consistency. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Westhoughton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5632 yards. The back tees extend to 6023.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Westhoughton?
With a course rating of 69.5 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 Westhoughton and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6023.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Westhoughton and how should I play it?
Westhoughton is designed as a Parkland 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.
What features make Westhoughton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6023.0 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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