Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dalmahoy, A Marriott Hotel and Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

16 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

West Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 30%Precision 20%Distance Control 19%Aim 15%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.

16.2

Average HCP

8.4

Minimum HCP

29.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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golf.dalmahoy@marriotthotels.co.uk

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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

Dalmahoy Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

James Braid

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West

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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Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim13%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Aim31%

Scoring16%

Accuracy14%

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Stop Ball on Dime

Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Precision15%

Alignment15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for West

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Week 14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Long Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring16%

Precision16%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Accuracy20%

Distance Control11%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Accuracy28%

Distance Control23%

Scoring22%

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Make Par Around the Green

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Aim22%

Alignment22%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills

Precision28%

Scoring17%

Trajectory12%

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Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Control driver arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Trajectory32%

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion37%

Scoring30%

Distance Control12%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills

Trajectory28%

Precision22%

Scoring15%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about West

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

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?

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 West?

With a course rating of 70 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

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

West is designed as a Links 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 West 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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