Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brickhampton Court Golf Complex

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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 , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Spa Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spa, 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 27%Precision 23%Distance Control 20%Trajectory 16%Aim 12%

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.

21.4

Average HCP

12.2

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Spa

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

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

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 | Low/Mid/High Shot

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

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Takeaway

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Spa.

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

Cheltenham Road

Course Description

Brickhampton Court was founded in 1994 by the Creed family and is set in 200 acres of rolling Gloucestershire countryside. The complex has two charming tree-lined golf courses designed by Simon Gidman, a member of the British Institute of Golf Course Architects, respected for designing challenging and attractive courses that offer a fair test to golfers of all abilities.So, whether you are a new golfer looking to develop your skills and confidence or a more experienced player seeking a serious test of your game our courses are the perfect place.Alongside this, we have the best 28-bay floodlit state-of-the-art Trackman driving range in the county and a practice putting green. Our pro golf shop offers a wide range of golf clothing and accessories, custom fitting, and a teaching studio with PGA professionals.Our clubhouse bar and restaurant offer a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for entertaining friends, work colleagues, family meals, informal business meetings, or if you are just looking for that comfortable seat after a challenging game of golf. The patio overlooks the eighteenth green and is the ideal place to enjoy the sunshine and unwind on those summer evenings. The bar also screens all the major sporting events throughout the year, so you will never miss any of the action.We have a range of different indoor and outdoor event spaces that can cater for anything from business meetings, conferences, corporate parties and events, corporate golf days, networking events, celebrations of life, wedding receptions, baby showers, birthday parties, and celebrations.Our Head Chef and his team create exceptional food in our kitchen, Nineteen, with a menu inspired by the street food trend while incorporating smoke and BBQ with meats oak smoked in an industrial PRO Q smoker to ensure they are packed full of flavour. Whether you fancy a delicious breakfast, scrumptious roast dinner, tasty bar snack, or a mouth-watering buffet, banquet, or BBQ we can offer it all.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Simon Gidman

Opened

1994

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.5(509 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spa

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 14 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Pick Landing Spot

Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills

Accuracy35%

Alignment26%

Distance Control17%

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

Stop on a dime, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills

Distance Control34%

Aim20%

Dispersion13%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Spa

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spa. 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≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision36%

Trajectory31%

Mechanics15%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Aim22%

Scoring17%

Distance Control16%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment27%

Distance Control22%

Precision15%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy15%

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Spa

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 Spa

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

How difficult is Spa for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Spa challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spa?

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 Spa?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Spa and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Spa 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 Spa 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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