51% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Windermere Golf Club (1019241)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Windermere Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Windermere, 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 25%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Windermere
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Windermere.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@windermeregc.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
Cleabarrow Cottage, Cleabarrow, Windermere LA23 3NB, UK
Course Description
Windermere Golf Club is a historic golf course situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Established in 1891, the club offers a highly regarded 9th-ranked course in England with links-style charm and spectacular views, attracting both members and visiting golfers. The club emphasizes hospitality through the clubhouse and dining facilities, and provides visitor tee times, stay-and-play packages, and membership options. It is located in Windermere, within the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District, and promotes golf tourism in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Links
Architect
George Lowe
Opened
1891
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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 Windermere, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red - 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats iron accuracy tests on short par fours and six par threes, pressuring decisions with back nine's steeper challenge for steady scoring.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 675122 yards4684 metersCR 66.1Bogey 88.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 225 | 249 | 380 | 316 | 355 | 372 | 159 | 270 | 2636 | 199 | 263 | 363 | 317 | 143 | 186 | 459 | 355 | 201 | 2486 | 5122 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 664886 yards4468 metersCR 65.0Bogey 86.3Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 211 | 238 | 354 | 304 | 344 | 366 | 148 | 259 | 2527 | 194 | 211 | 353 | 313 | 130 | 175 | 445 | 343 | 195 | 2359 | 4886 |
R
Red - 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704548 yards4159 metersCR 67.6Bogey 96.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 204 | 233 | 343 | 296 | 331 | 352 | 130 | 242 | 2430 | 172 | 204 | 298 | 283 | 124 | 152 | 434 | 299 | 152 | 2118 | 4548 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Windermere
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Windermere
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Windermere. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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59% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
27% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control48%
Visualization40%
Dispersion12%
78% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim14%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started77% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
68% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For Red - 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Dispersion11%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim43%
Alignment13%
Distance Control12%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring27%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy22%
Visualization12%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Aim12%
78% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Scoring22%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
53% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy26%
Visualization9%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Windermere
Get answers to common questions about playing Windermere and what to expect.
How difficult is Windermere for mid-handicap golfers?
Windermere is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Windermere?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4835 yards. The back tees extend to 5122.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Windermere?
With a course rating of 66.1 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Windermere and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5122.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Windermere and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Windermere strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5122.0 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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