Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Belle Acres Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
64
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
Belle Acres Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Belle Acres, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Belle Acres
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Belle Acres.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
901 East Broad Street
Course Description
Belle Acres Golf is a public 9-hole golf course located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The course offers a 2,923-yard layout from the longest tees with a par-35 on a varied terrain and features the largest practice facility in the area. The facility has undergone a recent redesign to enhance playability and course conditioning for local golfers and visitors alike.
nine-hole golf • public golf course • cookeville golf • tennessee golf • par 35 • yardage 2923 • golf redesign • practice facility • golf course greens • golf course maintenance • golf architecture • local golf • oldest course in cookeville • family-friendly golf
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
J.P. Terry
Opened
1930
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Belle Acres
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 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDraw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Belle Acres
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Belle Acres. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Flop
See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Belle Acres
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 Belle Acres
Get answers to common questions about playing Belle Acres and what to expect.
How difficult is Belle Acres for mid-handicap golfers?
Belle Acres is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Belle Acres?
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 Belle Acres?
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Belle Acres 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 Belle Acres and how should I play it?
Belle Acres 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 Belle Acres 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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