Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bonita Pass Golf 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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Bonita Pass Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bonita Pass, 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

Precision 25%Scoring 23%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 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.

17.3

Average HCP

9.3

Minimum HCP

31.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bonita Pass

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bonita Pass.

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

2313 Buttonwood Run

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Clifton, Ezell & Clifton

Opened

2009

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bonita Pass

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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Hit Cup From Long Distance

Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Scoring8%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring22%

Accuracy21%

Distance Control21%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim16%

Precision16%

Accuracy15%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision30%

Mechanics23%

Aim14%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Bonita Pass

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bonita Pass. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Maximize Driver Distance

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Precision24%

Trajectory16%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Accuracy26%

Scoring22%

Visualization12%

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Pick Landing Spot

Chip close, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills

Accuracy31%

Aim19%

Alignment15%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Distance Control21%

Accuracy18%

Scoring14%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Precision33%

Aim21%

Distance Control14%

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Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills

Precision27%

Aim22%

Distance Control19%

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Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring22%

Accuracy18%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Consistent mid iron length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control43%

Scoring27%

Trajectory18%

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Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision21%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Bonita Pass

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bonita Pass

Get answers to common questions about playing Bonita Pass and what to expect.

How difficult is Bonita Pass for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Bonita Pass 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 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bonita Pass?

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 Bonita Pass?

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 Bonita Pass 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 Bonita Pass and how should I play it?

Bonita Pass 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 Bonita Pass 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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