Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bent Brook Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Graveyard Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Graveyard, 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 33%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 12%Trajectory 10%

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.

12.6

Average HCP

7.9

Minimum HCP

25.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Graveyard

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Graveyard.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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msmith@bentbrook.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

7900 Dickey Springs Road

Course Description

Bent Brook is a public golf course located near Birmingham, Alabama, offering 27 holes across three courses that provide a club-quality experience for public play. Established in 1988, the club underwent a major renovation in 2016 to enhance greens, bunkers, and overall playability. Visitors can enjoy a scenic setting with features like the Graveyard, Brook, and Windmill courses, and there are recreational amenities and an on-site grille for food and catering services. The course emphasizes accessible yet high-standard golf for locals and visitors in central Alabama.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ward Northrup

Opened

1988

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Graveyard

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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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Accuracy18%

Distance Control13%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Graveyard

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Graveyard. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Stick Approach From Hazards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Save Par On Every Approach

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Aim21%

Precision17%

Accuracy16%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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See Shot Before Hit

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy23%

Visualization23%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Accuracy34%

Scoring25%

Distance Control20%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Graveyard

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 Graveyard

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

How difficult is Graveyard for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Graveyard technically exacting. 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 Graveyard?

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 Graveyard?

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 Graveyard 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 Graveyard and how should I play it?

Graveyard 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 Graveyard 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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