Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clay Kizer Golf Club

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Austin, Texas, United States of America
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Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

199

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Jimmy Clay Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Jimmy Clay, 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.

18.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Jimmy Clay

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

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

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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 Jimmy Clay.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

5400 Jimmy Clay Drive

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

36

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Joe Finger

Opened

1974

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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 Jimmy Clay, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via mid length par fours requiring exact irons, plus stout par fives pushing layup choices or second shot risks, especially tougher late.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726853 yards6266 metersCR 73.8Bogey 97.2Slope 126

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434534544365434345443672
Handicap715391711131581014612161842
Yardage400150392560114311498437407326951242422339620137855043047035846853

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Jimmy Clay

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 47 Programs

% match to course practice profile
68% match
For Red tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

11 Week Flagship Program for Jimmy Clay

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Jimmy Clay. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–56 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–96 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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66% match
For Red tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Aim13%
65% match
For Green tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%

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66% match
For Green tees

Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Aim12%
61% match
For Green tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Green tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%

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46% match
For Black tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
78% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Clay

Get answers to common questions about playing Jimmy Clay and what to expect.

How difficult is Jimmy Clay for mid-handicap golfers?

Jimmy Clay is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Jimmy Clay?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6024 yards. The back tees extend to 6853.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Jimmy Clay?

With a course rating of 73.8 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 Jimmy Clay and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6853.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Jimmy Clay and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Jimmy Clay strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6853.0 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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