Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know University (West).
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
61
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
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 University (West), 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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Everything you need to know about University (West).
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
charles.magers@maxwell.af.mil
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Lifeatthemax TV operates digital signage for the 42d Force Support Squadron, highlighting on-base information displays and wayfinding across Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex. The platform appears to curate and host signage infrastructure for dining facilities, dormitories, lodging, and family/loop information, serving military personnel and visitors with up-to-date base communications. Based on the site navigation, it supports multiple on-base locations and loops, indicating a focus on centralized, visually-driven information for U.S. military installations in Alabama.
military base signage • air force base signage • dining facility signage • dormitory information displays • lodging information boards • family loop signage • all loop signage • base information displays • digital signage for bases • base wayfinding displays • Maxwell Air Force Base signage • Gunter Annex signage • on-base signage • military installations signage • base communications displays • installation signage • signage for military housing • dining hall signage
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Finger/Nathan Crace
Opened
1957
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on University (West) 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 profileTrust your read, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for University (West). 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.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Chip
Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Mixed
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing University (West) and what to expect.
Players often find University (West) 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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
University (West) 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.
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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