Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whitehaven Golf Club (1018946)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
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
Whitehaven Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whitehaven, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whitehaven
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whitehaven.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
reception@whitehavengolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
Red Lonning, Whitehaven CA28 8UD, United Kingdom
Course Description
Whitehaven Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course in Whitehaven, Cumbria, offering membership options, a modern clubhouse, wedding and conference facilities, and a driving range. The club provides tee-time bookings, golf tuition, and a café with parking, catering to both members and visitors. It emphasizes a versatile venue for sport, dining, events, and business meetings, set in a scenic environment with amenities for golfers and non-golfers alike.
18 hole golf course • golf membership • wedding venue • conference facilities • driving range • tee booking • golf tuition • toptracer range • locker rooms • golf club venue • cumbria golf • north west england golf • golf course conveniences • proshop • family golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
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 Whitehaven, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 131 | 414 | 178 | 417 | 463 | 394 | 165 | 354 | 2881 | 531 | 456 | 188 | 298 | 409 | 440 | 206 | 452 | 406 | 3386 | 6267 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 119 | 333 | 171 | 412 | 455 | 386 | 157 | 346 | 2726 | 523 | 445 | 179 | 292 | 349 | 426 | 196 | 445 | 401 | 3256 | 5982 |
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 104 | 307 | 145 | 370 | 402 | 381 | 152 | 288 | 2409 | 497 | 406 | 150 | 285 | 342 | 371 | 192 | 440 | 340 | 3023 | 5432 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whitehaven
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profileTest your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Whitehaven
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whitehaven. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Whitehaven
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 Whitehaven
Get answers to common questions about playing Whitehaven and what to expect.
How difficult is Whitehaven for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Whitehaven technically exacting. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whitehaven?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5850 yards. The back tees extend to 6267.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whitehaven?
With a course rating of 70.7 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.
How long is Whitehaven and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6267.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Whitehaven and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Whitehaven strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6267.0 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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