Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ascona

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

42

42 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

175

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

Ascona Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ascona, 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 24%Precision 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 16%Trajectory 13%

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
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ascona

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ascona.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@golfascona.ch

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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

Via Lido 81, 6612 Ascona, Switzerland

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Roelli, Colt & Alison

Opened

1928

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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 Ascona, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red Female

B

Blue Male Tee

Gender: MalePar 715715 yards5226 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.7Slope 118

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 114

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Par434545344363553444343571
Handicap
Yardage358169360448347434138290375291913545345014337834034915937827855715

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ascona

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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12 Week Flagship Program for Ascona

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ascona. 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–107 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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24% match
For Yellow Female tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For Yellow Female tees

Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Yellow Female tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion26%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Yellow Female tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For White Male tees

Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Aim13%

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53% match
For Yellow Male tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
68% match
For Yellow Male tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Yellow Male tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Blue Female tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
53% match
For Blue Female tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Blue Female tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For Blue Female tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%

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76% match
For Blue Female tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Red Male tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Blue Male tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
74% match
For Blue Male tees

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Precision12%
61% match
For Blue Male tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy14%
Aim12%

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62% match
For Blue Male tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ascona

Get answers to common questions about playing Ascona and what to expect.

How difficult is Ascona for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Ascona technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ascona?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5926 yards. The back tees extend to 6467.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ascona?

With a course rating of 71.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Ascona and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6467.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Ascona and how should I play it?

Ascona 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 Ascona strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6467.0 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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