Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Asta Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

16 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 , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

New Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for New, 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 27%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Dispersion 15%Aim 14%

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.

18.2

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

31.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for New

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range30 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about New.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mail@astagolcourse.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

Asta

Course Description

Asta Golf Course is Scotland’s northernmost nine-hole golf course located in Scalloway, Shetland. Nestled between Tingwall and Asta Lochs, the course welcomes both beginners and experienced players, offering two layouts by periodically switching tees and a relaxed, visitor-friendly experience. The club emphasizes an environmentally friendly approach, preserving wildlife and the surrounding valley while providing clubhouse facilities, clubs and ball hire for cash-only play.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

James T Leask

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for New

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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Eliminate Three-Putts

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy16%

Alignment13%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Visualize the line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring37%

Alignment37%

Aim27%

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10 Week Flagship Program for New

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for New. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control22%

Scoring20%

Accuracy17%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment33%

Distance Control23%

Scoring14%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Dispersion18%

Distance Control18%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Accuracy34%

Scoring21%

Alignment16%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control20%

Scoring13%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control23%

Trajectory18%

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Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Wedge Distance Control

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at New

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 New

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

How difficult is New for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, New challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at New?

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 New?

With a course rating of 70 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is New and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

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

New 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 New 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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