Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bent Stick Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

New Sarepta, Alberta, Canada

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

15 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 , 5 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Bent Stick Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bent Stick, 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 24%Precision 21%Aim 20%Distance Control 18%Alignment 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.

16.7

Average HCP

8.5

Minimum HCP

30.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bent Stick

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bent Stick.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

22246 Township Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Sid Puddicome

Opened

1991

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bent Stick

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 Short Putts

Read subtle breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills

Precision30%

Scoring30%

Aim28%

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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring30%

Precision17%

Distance Control14%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring21%

Alignment16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Bent Stick

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bent Stick. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Distance Control36%

Trajectory12%

Precision11%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Alignment33%

Scoring22%

Accuracy21%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Pitch long distances, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring15%

Dispersion14%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision18%

Aim15%

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision35%

Aim25%

Scoring22%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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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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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision23%

Mechanics23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Bent Stick

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 Bent Stick

Get answers to common questions about playing Bent Stick and what to expect.

How difficult is Bent Stick for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Bent Stick technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bent Stick?

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 Bent Stick?

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 Bent Stick and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Bent Stick 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 Bent Stick 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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