Eliminate careless misses, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for World Tour Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Open/Championship Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Open/Championship, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Open/Championship
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Open/Championship.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2000 World Tour Boulevard
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mel Graham
Opened
1999
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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 Open/Championship, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tournament
Tournament Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 531 | 132 | 401 | 542 | 344 | 170 | 391 | 354 | 3235 | 380 | 491 | 126 | 455 | 155 | 485 | 418 | 360 | 420 | 3290 | 6525 |
Forward Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 410 | 84 | 306 | 416 | 270 | 112 | 324 | 304 | 2567 | 334 | 417 | 100 | 336 | 145 | 404 | 387 | 287 | 330 | 2740 | 5307 |
Member Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.3 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 457 | 115 | 331 | 433 | 305 | 151 | 341 | 326 | 2813 | 350 | 458 | 114 | 345 | 145 | 416 | 399 | 339 | 374 | 2940 | 5753 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Open/Championship
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Open/Championship
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Open/Championship. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Open/Championship
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Open/Championship
Get answers to common questions about playing Open/Championship and what to expect.
How difficult is Open/Championship for mid-handicap golfers?
Open/Championship is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Open/Championship?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5916 yards. The back tees extend to 6525.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Open/Championship?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Open/Championship and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6525.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Open/Championship and how should I play it?
Open/Championship 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 Open/Championship strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6525.0 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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