Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dartmouth Golf & Country Club

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Dartmouth, Devon, England

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Total Programs

19 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+5 more

Dartmouth Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dartmouth, 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

Precision 25%Scoring 24%Distance Control 19%Aim 16%Alignment 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.

21.5

Average HCP

13.7

Minimum HCP

36.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Dartmouth

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run shot 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Dartmouth.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Blackawton

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Jeremy Pern

Opened

1992

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dartmouth

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 All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills

Dispersion29%

Visualization26%

Distance Control20%

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Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring34%

Precision30%

Aim15%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

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

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy32%

Visualization7%

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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Pick spot and trust, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Aim31%

Scoring18%

Dispersion17%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Dartmouth

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dartmouth. 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 · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision33%

Aim19%

Alignment15%

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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min3 HCP5 drills

Distance Control46%

Visualization40%

Dispersion14%

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Focus On Green Reading

Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision39%

Scoring36%

Alignment10%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Scoring28%

Aim20%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision24%

Distance Control18%

Scoring18%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control28%

Accuracy25%

Alignment16%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills

Alignment30%

Scoring24%

Distance Control17%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control24%

Alignment19%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision34%

Scoring22%

Aim19%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills

Trajectory28%

Distance Control26%

Scoring20%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision20%

Accuracy15%

Mechanics15%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Dartmouth

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dartmouth

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

How difficult is Dartmouth for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Dartmouth 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 33.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dartmouth?

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 Dartmouth?

With a course rating of 70 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

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

Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth 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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