Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Defence Academy.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
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 Defence Academy, 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.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Defence Academy hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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 50 putts in a row.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Everything you need to know about Defence Academy.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@da.mod.uk
Resident Professionals
Coaching here? We'll bring you new lessons. .
Contact links shown for featured coaches.
Shrivenham
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1956
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
Category
Duration
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Defence Academy hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Defence Academy hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Defence Academy hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Defence Academy hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Defence Academy hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileRead subtle breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Defence Academy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Download Premium PDF Program
Full flagship program designed around Defence Academy hole by hole data. Contains 50 practice days and 45 unique drills.
One-time purchase • Secure Stripe checkout • Email + instant download
Mobile app
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Embed Widget Tool
Live preview this course widget, tune the settings, and copy the embed snippet for your website.
Copy this embed code
<div data-drills-golf-widget data-type="course" data-slug="defence-academy-swindon" data-drills="2" data-layout="horizontal" data-skill-layout="horizontal" data-width="100%" data-background="#0b1220" data-card-background="#1f2937" data-accent="#22c55e" data-plain-text-color="#e2e8f0" data-box-text-color="#e2e8f0" ></div> <script src="https://drills.golf/widgets/drills-widget.js" async></script>
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Defence Academy and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Defence Academy 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 70.
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 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Defence Academy 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.
Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Defence Academy. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Swindon, BKM
Pune, Maharashtra
Kempton Park, Wiltshire
Eikenhof, Wiltshire
Eikenhof, Wiltshire
Swindon, Staffordshire
Johannesburg, Wiltshire
Swindon, Wiltshire
Cricklade, Wiltshire