Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club

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Punta Gorda, Florida, United States of America
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

200

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Pelican/Heron Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pelican/Heron, 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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 19%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%

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.

19.4
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Pelican/Heron

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

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

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Pelican/Heron.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

administrator@bsgac.org

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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

24315 Vincent Avenue

Course Description

Come and experience the 27-hole Executive Course at Burnt Store Marina C C. Golf legends Ron Garl and Mark McCumber skillfully created a challenging and enjoyable course for both the serious and casual golfer.In 2008, Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club was formed to operate the course and clubhouse. In 2020, PGI Section 22 HOA took over and we became Burnt Store Marina CC (BSMCC). BSMCC has worked steadily at improving the course and is committed to providing an enjoyable golfing experience in addition to our social events for BSMCC members. The semi-private course serves residents and visitors in Lee & Charlotte County as well as its enthusiastic members.

27-hole golf course • executive golf • semi-private golf club • public tee times • member tee times • pUNTA GORDA • lee county golf • charlotte county golf • golf dining • linkside cafe • golf events • golf course rates • rental units • social club • golf • country club • recreation • outdoor activities • membership

Course Information

Holes

27

Par

62

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ron Garl/Mark McCumber

Opened

1988

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Scorecard

Course Scorecard & Tee Insights

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pelican/Heron, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for SILVER

Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady stream of tee-to-green tests on short par threes mixed with reachable par fives that tempt aggressive play but punish errors on tougher ones. Precision irons and up-close work drive scoring chances amid constant short-game pressure.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 623863 yards3532 metersCR 60.0Bogey 78.5Slope 100

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 39.1 · Slope 97

Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.4 · Slope 102

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par433333354315333353333162
Handicap177151315113910164181228146
Yardage330155157156120131167413370199938813020311715938919013215618643863

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pelican/Heron

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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% match to course practice profile
32% match
For SILVER tees

Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%

11 Week Flagship Program for Pelican/Heron

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pelican/Heron. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Week 73 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 113 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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68% match
For SILVER tees

Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%

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62% match
For SILVER tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
28% match
For BLUE tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For BLUE tees

Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Precision14%

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35% match
For BLUE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For BLUE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
28% match
For YELLOW tees

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

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For YELLOW tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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71% match
For YELLOW tees

Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
51% match
For YELLOW tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For YELLOW tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Alignment11%
67% match
For YELLOW tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican/Heron

Get answers to common questions about playing Pelican/Heron and what to expect.

How difficult is Pelican/Heron for mid-handicap golfers?

Pelican/Heron presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 60.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pelican/Heron?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3546 yards. The back tees extend to 3863.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Pelican/Heron?

With a course rating of 60.0 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Pelican/Heron and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 3863.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Pelican/Heron and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Pelican/Heron strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 100.0 and yardage reaching 3863.0 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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