61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whitley Bay Golf Club (1018980)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Whitley Bay Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whitley Bay, 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 26%Scoring 26%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%Precision 13%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whitley Bay
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whitley Bay.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
clubmanager@blythgolf.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
Whitley Bay NE26, UK
Course Description
Blyth Golf Club is a historic 18‑hole parkland golf course located on the outskirts of Blyth in Northumberland. The club offers a mature, challenging course with scenic water features and well-regarded greens, complemented by a friendly clubhouse with bar and catering. It serves both members and visitors, with facilities for societies, groups, and visitor tee bookings, and provides information on course status and events. The club emphasizes classic course play, member engagement, and event planning through its on-site facilities and connections to external booking partners.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1905
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(159 reviews)
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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 Whitley Bay, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron accuracy on quick par fours and risk-reward pulls on reachable par fives, where front side slope amps scoring trouble from small errors.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726578 yards6015 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.8Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 423 | 170 | 377 | 391 | 516 | 371 | 354 | 151 | 3228 | 352 | 416 | 586 | 157 | 391 | 386 | 415 | 189 | 458 | 3350 | 6578 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716302 yards5763 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 408 | 158 | 369 | 376 | 503 | 362 | 334 | 142 | 3116 | 332 | 397 | 570 | 152 | 382 | 365 | 407 | 175 | 406 | 3186 | 6302 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745752 yards5260 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.7Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.8 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 390 | 151 | 310 | 341 | 463 | 357 | 324 | 138 | 2852 | 313 | 333 | 527 | 154 | 372 | 324 | 375 | 117 | 385 | 2900 | 5752 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whitley Bay
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 profile68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For Red 2017 tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
45% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Whitley Bay
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whitley Bay. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Land it near the pin: consistent rollout
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
75% match
For Red 2017 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
60% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Red 2017 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Precision13%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim17%
70% match
For Red 2017 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Aim29%
Scoring27%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Scoring11%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Trajectory12%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
64% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
81% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control31%
Trajectory15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whitley Bay
Get answers to common questions about playing Whitley Bay and what to expect.
How difficult is Whitley Bay for mid-handicap golfers?
Whitley Bay presents a demanding test. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whitley Bay?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6165 yards. The back tees extend to 6578.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whitley Bay?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Whitley Bay and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6578.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6578.0 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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