Control distance precisely, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
85
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Academy Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 26%Precision 24%Distance Control 23%Trajectory 12%Aim 12%
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.
19
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Academy
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(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) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Academy.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf.reservations@aesgc.ae
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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
Tawam Street
Course Description
Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club has truly excellent facilities and offers equestrian lessons,shooting, rugby, cricket and an 18 hole golf course with a 9 hole academy golf course.The club offers many activities to keep the whole family entertained – including outdoor pools, gym, beauty salon, tennis, soccer, basketball and climbing wall. We recently introduced and opened footgolf as a new sport in Al Ain in addition to the new cricket pitches.Our experts will provide you with all necessary supervision and guidance whether you want to practice for fun or aiming for competition. If you got a real taste in any of our sports, join Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club and improve your skills. And if that is not enough, take pleasure in our modern and elegant restaurants that offer the best food quality where a world of choice awaits you with HACCP and ISO certificates.Millennium Al Ain Golf Resort Hotel, the city's upcoming hotel will have incredible luxury of living in the lap of over 220 rooms and suites and 60 chalets (1 room, 2 rooms, and 3 bedrooms). This hotel edifice will cater to refined taste with a panoramic view of the scintillating resort against the backdrop of the magical Jebel Hafeet and the reality of pristine tranquility.Your satisfaction is our vision and our mission is to provide good service.Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club is committed to become a recognized recreation and sports facility inside and outside the UnitedArab Emirates. Our dedicated management and staff work together as a team in order to provide exceptional facilities, activities and services.Our vision is to continuously value the interest of the whole community including service providers and our valued partners to ensure all community members and guests can participate, relax and enjoy safely, easily and comfortably inside our club.
equestrian • show jumping • shooting ranges • golf • rugby • cricket • tennis • al ain sportplex • remote controlled cars • paint ball • drifting • festival events • event spaces • coaching and training • international competitions
Course Information
Holes
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Peter Forrester & Jake McTavish
Opened
2010
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Academy
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileChoose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Academy
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 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
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Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Dispersion23%
Precision20%
Aim18%
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Academy
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 Academy
Get answers to common questions about playing Academy and what to expect.
How difficult is Academy for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Academy challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 0.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Academy?
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.
What is considered a good score at Academy?
With a course rating of 70 and par 0, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 0 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Academy and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Academy 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 Academy strategically challenging?
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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