Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Academy.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Academy, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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Featherbed Lane
Holes
45
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stu Harwood
Opened
1912
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Drill Library
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Programs
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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Academy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn lies into pars, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Academy and what to expect.
Academy is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Academy 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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