Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Champions Retreat Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Evans, Georgia, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Island Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Island, 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 29%Scoring 27%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 14%Precision 13%

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.

16.5

Average HCP

8.2

Minimum HCP

31.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Island

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Island.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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club@championsretreat.net

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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

37 Champions Parkway

Course Description

Champions Retreat (www.championsretreat.net) is a 27-hole private golf club located just minutes from Augusta, Georgia. This golf destination brings together the diversity and creativity of three legends of the sport, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. Each masterfully sculpted their own nine signature holes of championship golf among more than 365 faultless acres of skyward Georgia pines, long-standing hardwoods and numerous wetlands along the great Savannah River — making Champions Retreat the only golf property in the world with individually designed courses by the Big Three. In 2019, the club was host to the first two rounds of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship. Coupled with luxurious, A. Hays Town inspired Golf Cottages, imaginative cuisine and a 10,000 sq. ft. elegantly rustic event venue — The Barn —Champions Retreat embraces the true spirit of southern hospitality with warm hearts and a genuine smile.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Arnold Palmer

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Island

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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Focus On Pace And Line

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Scoring23%

Accuracy21%

Visualization14%

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Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

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

Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Dispersion20%

Scoring20%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Island

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control30%

Accuracy18%

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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Fly out and stop close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control14%

Precision12%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring21%

Dispersion13%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring19%

Aim15%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Work together for contact, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Alignment30%

Scoring11%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Distance Control37%

Accuracy14%

Aim11%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring40%

Accuracy30%

Distance Control8%

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Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Precision Wedges

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring37%

Precision21%

Distance Control17%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Distance Control24%

Precision16%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision33%

Distance Control17%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Island

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Island

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

How difficult is Island for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Island challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Island?

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 Island?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Island and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Island 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 Island 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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