42% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Winton Farm
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Winton Farm Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Winton Farm, 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
18.7
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Winton Farm
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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| 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Winton Farm.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@wintoncountryclub.com
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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
599 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521, USA
Course Description
Winton Farm is a historic golf destination located in Amherst, Virginia, at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility features an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Ed Ault, with Bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways, offering five sets of tees for a range of playing lengths. The club emphasizes guest play, competitive rates, and seasonal pricing, with a notable focus on pro shop services and onsite events in a scenic mountain setting. The property operates as a regional golf venue serving golfers in central Virginia and surrounding areas.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1970
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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 Winton Farm, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with frequent par four decisions where tee accuracy and iron control limit bogeys, while back nine ratings heighten risks on longer closers forcing smart par five management.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716780 yards6200 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.9Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 376 | 417 | 377 | 395 | 178 | 444 | 542 | 216 | 3350 | 376 | 189 | 475 | 422 | 549 | 371 | 177 | 317 | 554 | 3430 | 6780 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736172 yards5644 metersCR 75.8Bogey 107.4Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.8 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 360 | 378 | 344 | 361 | 170 | 407 | 492 | 174 | 3056 | 340 | 159 | 448 | 382 | 507 | 335 | 147 | 278 | 520 | 3116 | 6172 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734106 yards3755 metersCR 64.2Bogey 90.0Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 244 | 249 | 241 | 261 | 260 | 124 | 264 | 363 | 77 | 2083 | 238 | 120 | 313 | 241 | 371 | 196 | 88 | 151 | 305 | 2023 | 4106 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735209 yards4763 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.4Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 312 | 285 | 342 | 298 | 166 | 305 | 412 | 138 | 2573 | 340 | 155 | 382 | 281 | 397 | 276 | 147 | 242 | 416 | 2636 | 5209 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Winton Farm
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Accuracy11%
44% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Winton Farm
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Winton Farm. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
87% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy12%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
64% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Aim17%
80% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
24% match
For Silver tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
73% match
For Silver tees
Set sights, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control14%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization19%
71% match
For Silver tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started18% match
For Silver tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
71% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Silver tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
73% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Precision14%
75% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
69% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Orange tees
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Orange tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started76% match
For Orange tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
79% match
For Orange tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision23%
Distance Control16%
18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
65% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Trajectory17%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Winton Farm
Get answers to common questions about playing Winton Farm and what to expect.
How difficult is Winton Farm for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Winton Farm challenges consistency. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Winton Farm?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5443 yards. The back tees extend to 6780.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Winton Farm?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Winton Farm and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6780.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Winton Farm 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 Winton Farm strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6780.0 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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