Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Westwood.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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 Westwood, 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 inside the circle.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Westwood.
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Westwood Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf club located on the outskirts of Leek in Staffordshire, England. Founded in 1899, the course spans the scenic River Churnet valley and offers a par-70 layout of about 6105 yards suitable for players of all abilities. The club provides clubhouse facilities, a Pro Shop, and guest hospitality, with visitors and societies welcomed. It maintains a strong local presence with membership options and guest events, and is positioned within the rolling countryside a short drive from Stoke-on-Trent.
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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1899
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Westwood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Women Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 158 | 274 | 221 | 553 | 373 | 149 | 343 | 351 | 2749 | 370 | 154 | 394 | 442 | 163 | 392 | 378 | 585 | 478 | 3356 | 6105 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 153 | 240 | 201 | 546 | 352 | 149 | 343 | 344 | 2629 | 347 | 149 | 390 | 436 | 143 | 378 | 370 | 567 | 440 | 3220 | 5849 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 134 | 236 | 171 | 455 | 342 | 122 | 343 | 283 | 2366 | 335 | 133 | 334 | 422 | 135 | 313 | 294 | 489 | 418 | 2873 | 5239 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Westwood 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 profileMatch mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Westwood. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
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 · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Westwood and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Westwood challenges consistency. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5672 yards. The back tees extend to 6105.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6105.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Westwood 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6105.0 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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