Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Champions Gate Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
National Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for National, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for National
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about National.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
patrick.dill@omnihotels.com
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Facilities
Location
8575 White Shark Blvd
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Norman
Opened
2000
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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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 National, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
ALT GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 114 | 445 | 238 | 119 | 348 | 295 | 436 | 293 | 2618 | 314 | 449 | 249 | 313 | 105 | 317 | 337 | 98 | 437 | 2619 | 5237 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 136 | 445 | 256 | 167 | 412 | 295 | 435 | 293 | 2805 | 347 | 449 | 249 | 313 | 181 | 317 | 366 | 98 | 437 | 2757 | 5562 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.6 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 159 | 485 | 286 | 186 | 441 | 326 | 465 | 328 | 3084 | 371 | 522 | 278 | 356 | 206 | 394 | 399 | 127 | 468 | 3121 | 6205 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for National
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for National
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for National. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at National
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 National
Get answers to common questions about playing National and what to expect.
How difficult is National for mid-handicap golfers?
National is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at National?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5721 yards. The back tees extend to 6205.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at National?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 National and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6205.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is National and how should I play it?
National 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 National strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6205.0 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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