Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Atkinson Country Club and Resort

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Atkinson, New Hampshire, United States of America

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

9 Hole Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 9 Hole, 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 27%Precision 20%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 15%Trajectory 15%

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.

17.6

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

32.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for 9 Hole

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players 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

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 9 Hole.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@atkinsoncc.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

85 Country Club Drive

Course Description

Welcome to Atkinson Resort & Country Club, a PUBLIC facility tucked within 420-acres of meticulously manicured greens and beautiful surroundings. Atkinson Resort & Country Club is a full service establishment serving the public seven days a week. We are located in Atkinson, New Hampshire, just over the Massachusetts state line. The Resort is dedicated to welcoming all guests with warm, inviting hospitality and has a renowned distinction for golf and the amenities most commonly found at the world's finest country clubs.As our guest, you can experience one of New Hampshire's finest 18 Hole Par 72 public golf courses, the award winning 9 Hole Par 3 course, as well as one of the best practice facilities in New England. The 10,000 square foot state-of-the art Willowcreek Golf Academy and its team of PGA professionals are dedicated to the education and advancement of golfers of all skill levels and abilities.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Phil Wogan

Opened

2009

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 9 Hole

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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Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills

Precision28%

Scoring20%

Distance Control18%

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Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment18%

Precision14%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Aim18%

Mechanics15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for 9 Hole

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 9 Hole. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion18%

Precision13%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control14%

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Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy19%

Precision17%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Center green hits, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision21%

Scoring19%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills

Mechanics30%

Trajectory27%

Precision20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at 9 Hole

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about 9 Hole

Get answers to common questions about playing 9 Hole and what to expect.

How difficult is 9 Hole for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find 9 Hole technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at 9 Hole?

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 9 Hole?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is 9 Hole and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is 9 Hole and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 9 Hole 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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