Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cypress Lakes Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Cantonment, Florida, United States of America

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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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Pensacola Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pensacola, 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 24%Distance Control 20%Aim 20%Precision 18%Alignment 16%

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.

23.6

Average HCP

13.7

Minimum HCP

36.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Pensacola

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Chip | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Pensacola.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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johnchilds@cypresslakesgolfclub.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

2365 Old Chemstrand Road

Course Description

Cypress Lakes Golf Club is a 18-hole golf destination in Cantonment near Pensacola, Florida. The course, designed by William Amick, features tree-lined fairways with scenic landscaping and a challenging layout suitable for members and visiting golfers. The club offers amenities, membership options, instruction, and events, with online tee-time booking and a focus on Pensacola golf experiences.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bill Amick

Opened

1962

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pensacola

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Align stance properly, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills

Aim38%

Scoring23%

Alignment10%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Check setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control29%

Precision14%

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

Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Distance Control30%

Accuracy25%

Alignment20%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Pensacola

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pensacola. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy27%

Distance Control16%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim37%

Alignment25%

Scoring23%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring20%

Aim18%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Pensacola

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 Pensacola

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

How difficult is Pensacola for mid-handicap golfers?

Pensacola presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pensacola?

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 Pensacola?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Pensacola 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 Pensacola and how should I play it?

Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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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