Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aaretal
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Aaretal Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aaretal, 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 Aaretal
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aaretal.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@golfaaretal.ch
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Facilities
Location
3629 Oppligen, Switzerland
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
62
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Chilver-Stainer
Opened
2000
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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 Aaretal, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Female
Blue Male Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 40.2 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 267 | 132 | 109 | 119 | 266 | 94 | 326 | 139 | 1818 |
Red Male Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 39.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 243 | 117 | 92 | 97 | 248 | 76 | 286 | 139 | 1656 |
Yellow Male Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 40.9 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 293 | 138 | 109 | 139 | 295 | 112 | 339 | 155 | 1978 |
Blue Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 267 | 132 | 109 | 119 | 266 | 94 | 326 | 139 | 1818 |
Red Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 42.7 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 243 | 117 | 92 | 97 | 248 | 76 | 286 | 139 | 1656 |
White Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 345 | 159 | 121 | 146 | 326 | 147 | 357 | 160 | 2175 |
Yellow Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 293 | 138 | 109 | 139 | 295 | 112 | 339 | 155 | 1978 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aaretal
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 profileMatch plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Aaretal
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aaretal. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Aaretal
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 Aaretal
Get answers to common questions about playing Aaretal and what to expect.
How difficult is Aaretal for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Aaretal technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 32.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aaretal?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 1916 yards. The back tees extend to 2175.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aaretal?
With a course rating of 32.7 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Aaretal and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 2175.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Aaretal and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Aaretal strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 2175.0 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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