Practice Programs

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Boughton, Kent, England

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Total Programs

14 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 , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Academy Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Academy, 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%Precision 23%Aim 20%Distance Control 12%Alignment 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.

18.9

Average HCP

12.9

Minimum HCP

32.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Academy

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

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Academy.

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

Brickfield Lane

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Philip Sparkes

Opened

1992

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.4(490 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Academy

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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Reduce Short Putts

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision25%

Aim16%

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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Picture Perfect Roll

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy20%

Visualization19%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Distance Control26%

Aim22%

Scoring16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Academy

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Academy. 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

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Aim18%

Mechanics18%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision29%

Aim16%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Aim21%

Distance Control14%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control22%

Aim17%

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Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control29%

Visualization16%

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Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills

Alignment31%

Scoring18%

Distance Control17%

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Precision Short Irons

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Precision24%

Trajectory16%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP8 drills

Precision30%

Scoring20%

Mechanics17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Academy

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 Academy

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

How difficult is Academy for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Academy 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 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Academy?

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 Academy?

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 Academy 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 Academy and how should I play it?

Academy 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 Academy 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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