Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Crichton.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
156
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crichton, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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.
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Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1970
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Crichton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 380 | 339 | 323 | 199 | 494 | 455 | 253 | 183 | 2976 | 350 | 380 | 339 | 323 | 199 | 494 | 455 | 253 | 183 | 2976 | 5952 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 370 | 329 | 313 | 130 | 484 | 480 | 195 | 127 | 2768 | 340 | 370 | 329 | 313 | 130 | 484 | 480 | 195 | 127 | 2768 | 5536 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 380 | 280 | 315 | 193 | 437 | 473 | 195 | 127 | 2700 | 300 | 380 | 280 | 315 | 193 | 437 | 473 | 195 | 127 | 2700 | 5400 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Crichton hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Crichton hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Crichton hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Crichton hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAchieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crichton. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Crichton and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Crichton challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5676 yards. The back tees extend to 5952.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 68.6 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.
Stretching to 5952.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5952.0 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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