41% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whittington Heath Golf Club (1019032)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
Whittington Heath Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whittington Heath, 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Alignment 14%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
28.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whittington Heath
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whittington Heath.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jenny@whittingtonheathgc.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
A51 Tamworth Rd, Whittington, Lichfield WS14 9PW, UK
Course Description
Whittington Heath Golf Club is a UK-based golf club offering a heathland golf course with year-round play. The club provides visitor tee bookings, member facilities, and dining in its restaurant, along with coaching and practice facilities for players of all levels. Located in Whittington Heath, the club promotes competitions, events, and a welcoming environment for members and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry S. Colt
Opened
1886
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(142 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 Whittington Heath, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course creates constant decisions on tee accuracy for short approaches, where misses lead to bogey risks on par fours, and greens amplify scoring pressure per bogey rating.Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYYGreen Reading, Distance ControlYYYYYPitch, ChipYYYYYTrajectory, PrecisionYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705802 yards5305 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 428 | 344 | 157 | 468 | 312 | 151 | 307 | 343 | 2859 | 370 | 123 | 404 | 173 | 330 | 334 | 326 | 441 | 442 | 2943 | 5802 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716642 yards6073 metersCR 73.2Bogey 97.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 517 | 391 | 197 | 543 | 340 | 167 | 358 | 370 | 3298 | 405 | 139 | 443 | 203 | 389 | 422 | 352 | 519 | 472 | 3344 | 6642 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685006 yards4577 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 391 | 280 | 138 | 402 | 254 | 140 | 248 | 325 | 2469 | 315 | 82 | 377 | 91 | 308 | 313 | 304 | 387 | 360 | 2537 | 5006 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725802 yards5305 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.2 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 428 | 344 | 157 | 468 | 312 | 151 | 307 | 343 | 2859 | 370 | 123 | 404 | 173 | 330 | 334 | 326 | 441 | 442 | 2943 | 5802 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whittington Heath
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 profile41% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion23%
Precision19%
80% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Whittington Heath
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whittington Heath. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Trajectory18%
26% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
91% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Aim25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
Aim19%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Precision15%
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Get Started41% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Green tees
Set up for success, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
24% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For Green tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Green tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For White tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
71% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control13%
82% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
26% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
33% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
90% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
60% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision29%
Aim11%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For Red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
67% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whittington Heath
Get answers to common questions about playing Whittington Heath and what to expect.
How difficult is Whittington Heath for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Whittington Heath challenges consistency. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whittington Heath?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5824 yards. The back tees extend to 6642.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whittington Heath?
With a course rating of 73.2 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Whittington Heath and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6642.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Whittington Heath 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 Whittington Heath strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6642.0 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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