Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clovelly Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

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Total Programs

18 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

The Osprey Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Osprey, 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%Accuracy 21%Precision 15%Aim 15%Visualization 14%

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.

18.4

Average HCP

8.6

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Osprey

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

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.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Osprey.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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jdobbin@clovelly.ca

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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

100 Golf Course Road

Course Description

One of Atlantic Canada's premier golfing facilities and social clubs, Clovelly is known for its two exceptional 18-hole courses, The Osprey and Black Duck. Nestled in the northeast end of St. John's amidst natural surroundings, we pride ourselves on being a family friendly club with a dynamic membership that thrives on camaraderie, friendship and fun. The Clovelly experience is much more than just exceptional golf. Our members and the general public can enjoy a variety of special holiday events and delicious dining at our restaurant Nineteen; as well as have access to our beautiful facilities for private or corporate functions. In fact, Clovelly has become a destination of choice of executives, clients, partners and employees. Clovelly attracts business professionals who are looking for an alternative to the typical hotel or office venue to host their business meetings, teambuilding sessions or corporate events. After all, our beautiful grounds and spaces inspire both creativity and productivity. We offer corporate golf memberships and tournaments, and we continue to be open during the off-season for corporate events and meetings, as well as private dining. Please visit www.clovelly.ca for more information and an online tour of our facilities.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Graham Cooke

Opened

1997

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Osprey

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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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min13 HCP4 drills

Aim34%

Stroke21%

Alignment18%

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

Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy30%

Distance Control10%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring21%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for The Osprey

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Osprey. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Eliminate Three-Putts

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills

Scoring34%

Alignment21%

Aim19%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Accuracy33%

Distance Control22%

Alignment17%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills

Scoring33%

Accuracy29%

Visualization14%

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Picture Perfect Roll

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Trajectory16%

Mechanics15%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Osprey

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 The Osprey

Get answers to common questions about playing The Osprey and what to expect.

How difficult is The Osprey for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Osprey technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Osprey?

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 The Osprey?

With a course rating of 70 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 The Osprey and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is The Osprey and how should I play it?

The Osprey 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 The Osprey 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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