Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ashley Plantation Golf Club

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Daleville, Virginia, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Hills/Orchards Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hills/Orchards, 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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Trajectory 16%Accuracy 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.

20.2

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

35.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hills/Orchards

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hills/Orchards.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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peter@ashleyplantation.com

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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

919 Greenfield St

Course Description

27-Hole Semi-Private Country Club located in southwest Virginia adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains, 10 minutes from downtown Roanoke. In 2011 Ashley Plantation opened a new three--tiered practice range complete with an indoor learning center. The golf course is located in a high-end subdivision that currently consists of nearly 300 homes. Ashley Plantation Country Club is a privately held company owned by A. R. Overbay. We offer memberships and allow public play. Our golfing memberships also include tennis privileges. The Ashley Plantation swim club operates Memorial Day thru Labor Day each year and services many of the familiies living in the subdivision.

18-hole golf course • golf instruction • pro shop • clubhouse • golf tournaments • golf memberships • golf leagues • tournament hosting • central virginia golf • pga pro • swimming pool • cafe • fitness and recreation • family golf • golf course • country club • tennis • practice range • membership • blue ridge mountains • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Russell Breeden

Opened

1999

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.4(196 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hills/Orchards

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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Sink All Long Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Dispersion25%

Visualization22%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Scoring31%

Accuracy25%

Distance Control14%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Distance Control23%

Accuracy22%

Precision14%

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Hit the green with the perfect arc

Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Mechanics23%

Precision23%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Hills/Orchards

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hills/Orchards. 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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit the green with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills

Scoring25%

Alignment20%

Precision18%

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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control25%

Aim23%

Scoring18%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Pick line and commit, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills

Aim35%

Precision13%

Alignment12%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Alignment24%

Accuracy20%

Distance Control19%

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Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment28%

Accuracy18%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Set up par or better, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min11 HCP9 drills

Scoring25%

Precision24%

Distance Control17%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills

Trajectory27%

Mechanics23%

Distance Control21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hills/Orchards

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 Hills/Orchards

Get answers to common questions about playing Hills/Orchards and what to expect.

How difficult is Hills/Orchards for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Hills/Orchards challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hills/Orchards?

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 Hills/Orchards?

With a course rating of 70 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 Hills/Orchards and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Hills/Orchards 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 Hills/Orchards 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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