Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for CITIC Shantou Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Shantou, Guangdong, China

Open Flagship Program

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+6 more

A Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for A, 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 32%Precision 18%Distance Control 18%Aim 15%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.

18.5

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

34.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for A

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Rough | Flat

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about A.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

Hepu Street

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Tom Pearson

Opened

1999

Conditions

Fairway: Bermuda 419

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for A

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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Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min7 HCP3 drills

Scoring40%

Precision25%

Stroke15%

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Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision25%

Aim19%

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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Save par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy14%

Aim12%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Aim27%

Scoring22%

Alignment20%

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12 Week Flagship Program for A

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for A. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control40%

Scoring15%

Trajectory14%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

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

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills

Visualization26%

Dispersion25%

Distance Control24%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Scoring18%

Distance Control18%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills

Scoring32%

Aim20%

Alignment16%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Challenge limits, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills

Precision24%

Distance Control23%

Aim17%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Perfect woods arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills

Trajectory27%

Precision19%

Mechanics18%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills

Trajectory29%

Precision28%

Scoring15%

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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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about A

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

How difficult is A for mid-handicap golfers?

A is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 A?

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 A?

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 A 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 A and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 A 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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