64% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Workington Golf Club Ltd (1019667)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Workington Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Workington, 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Workington
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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 | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Workington.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@workingtongolfclub.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
Branthwaite Rd, Workington CA14 4SS, UK
Course Description
Workington Golf Club is a historic golf facility located in Workington near the edge of the Lake District, with easy access from the coast-to-coast route. Founded in 1893, it features an 18-hole James Braid-designed parkland course offering a challenging par 72 and scenic views of the Solway Firth and the Cumbrian Fells. The club provides green fees for visitors, hosts open competitions, and supports various member and social activities across the region. It serves both local members and visiting golfers seeking a traditional parkland golf experience in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Workington, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a quick par four gauntlet with short par threes mixed in, pressing steady tee accuracy and wedge control to avoid bogey chains from slight misses.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 674394 yards4018 metersCR 62.9Bogey 83.2Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.5 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.7 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 235 | 428 | 285 | 242 | 124 | 163 | 250 | 259 | 2231 | 111 | 322 | 100 | 368 | 384 | 130 | 257 | 225 | 266 | 2163 | 4394 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726253 yards5718 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.9Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 318 | 580 | 509 | 335 | 157 | 205 | 313 | 388 | 3194 | 177 | 497 | 125 | 470 | 497 | 216 | 384 | 303 | 390 | 3059 | 6253 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726015 yards5500 metersCR 69.7Bogey 94.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 295 | 572 | 498 | 329 | 145 | 192 | 299 | 387 | 3075 | 174 | 477 | 124 | 460 | 486 | 204 | 350 | 300 | 365 | 2940 | 6015 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704394 yards4018 metersCR 65.8Bogey 94.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 235 | 428 | 285 | 242 | 124 | 163 | 250 | 259 | 2231 | 111 | 322 | 100 | 368 | 384 | 130 | 257 | 225 | 266 | 2163 | 4394 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725409 yards4946 metersCR 72.3Bogey 104.0Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 52.2 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 241 | 521 | 432 | 323 | 140 | 168 | 256 | 375 | 2786 | 121 | 443 | 122 | 455 | 389 | 199 | 265 | 284 | 345 | 2623 | 5409 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Workington
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
59% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Workington
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Workington. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% 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%
86% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
71% 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
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
71% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision19%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Precision17%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Red tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
62% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
68% match
For Red tees
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
71% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim32%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy28%
Alignment13%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
57% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy20%
Alignment11%
60% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Accuracy15%
36% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring28%
Alignment18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
39% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment25%
Aim21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
40% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Workington
Get answers to common questions about playing Workington and what to expect.
How difficult is Workington for mid-handicap golfers?
Workington presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Workington?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5324 yards. The back tees extend to 6253.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Workington?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Workington and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6253.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Workington and how should I play it?
Workington is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Workington strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6253.0 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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