50% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wildernesse Golf Club (1019107)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Wildernesse Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wildernesse, 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 28%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wildernesse
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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 Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wildernesse.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@wildernesse.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
Park Ln, Kent, Sevenoaks TN15 0JE, UK
Course Description
For over 125 years golfers have enjoyed the beautiful wooded course and warm hospitality the Wildernesse Club has to offer. Founded in 1890 the Club has a proud heritage and today is a private members' club which offers a very special place for both members and visitors to enjoy the game we love.Consistently rated amongst the top courses in Kent, Wildernesse has been honoured to host many prestigious golf tournaments and has been selected by the R&A as a Regional Qualifying Course for The Open.Whether you are planning to visit us for the day, would like to join our membership or wish to hire our facilities for a private occasion we look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you.Henry Longhurst, the renowned golf writer and commentator wrote of Wildernesse: "I often think that golf is something of a sin in such a lovely setting. The plodding golfer, his eyes glued to the ground and his thought confined to the prosaic details of his task, sees nothing of the beauty that is on every hand"
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1890
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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 Wildernesse, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through mid range iron approaches on packed par fours risking blowup scores from slight misses. Par fives offer layup chances but demand precise wedges to chase pars safely.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726536 yards5977 metersCR 73.4Bogey 100.5Slope 146
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.2 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 450 | 407 | 383 | 157 | 493 | 339 | 328 | 469 | 3387 | 197 | 481 | 498 | 139 | 373 | 160 | 426 | 386 | 489 | 3149 | 6536 |
Y
Yellow 2017 (updated) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726178 yards5649 metersCR 71.4Bogey 97.7Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 396 | 389 | 367 | 144 | 478 | 334 | 294 | 450 | 3169 | 177 | 470 | 487 | 129 | 351 | 155 | 413 | 352 | 475 | 3009 | 6178 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735713 yards5224 metersCR 75.1Bogey 108.8Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.8 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 376 | 382 | 349 | 125 | 453 | 323 | 264 | 418 | 2980 | 154 | 431 | 451 | 121 | 306 | 141 | 403 | 309 | 417 | 2733 | 5713 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wildernesse
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 profile27% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Wildernesse
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wildernesse. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion29%
Scoring19%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
47% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
61% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision12%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
53% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
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Get Started80% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
27% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
27% 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%
73% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
20% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
18% match
For Red tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
57% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim16%
Precision12%
72% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring11%
66% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
81% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
82% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
51% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
71% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
78% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Alignment13%
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Get Started53% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
41% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
60% match
For Yellow 2017 (updated) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wildernesse
Get answers to common questions about playing Wildernesse and what to expect.
How difficult is Wildernesse for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Wildernesse challenges consistency. The slope of 146.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wildernesse?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6124 yards. The back tees extend to 6536.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wildernesse?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Wildernesse and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6536.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Wildernesse 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 Wildernesse strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6536.0 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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