Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burnham Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Burnham Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burnham, 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 23%Distance Control 22%Dispersion 19%Aim 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.

17.9

Average HCP

10.7

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Burnham

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Burnham.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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burnhamgolf@ihug.co.nz

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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

Aylesbury Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burnham

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 Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Dispersion26%

Visualization23%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring36%

Alignment19%

Distance Control17%

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Pinpoint your pitches: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills

Precision32%

Aim20%

Distance Control19%

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Control Driver Flight Path

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Burnham

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burnham. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Mixed

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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

Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control24%

Aim16%

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

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control33%

Visualization20%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Alignment30%

Accuracy17%

Distance Control15%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring11%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion27%

Precision17%

Accuracy16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Burnham

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 Burnham

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

How difficult is Burnham for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Burnham 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Burnham?

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 Burnham?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Burnham 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 Burnham and how should I play it?

Burnham 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 Burnham 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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