Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dorset Golf Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Near Poole, Dorset, England

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Total Programs

15 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Woodland Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woodland, 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 34%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Dispersion 12%Aim 11%

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.

17.9

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

30.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Woodland

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

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Short Game25 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Woodland.

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

Bere Regis

Course Description

Dorset Golf & Country Club is a premier golf resort located in the tranquil Dorset region. The facility features 27 holes of championship golf, luxury accommodation including Scandinavian log homes and brick-built cottages, and an inviting golf hotel with 16 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a full-service bar and restaurant open daily, as well as private saunas in all accommodations. The club offers an active membership focused on golf and indoor bowls, alongside various breaks catering to golfers and bowlers throughout the year, ideal for those looking to explore the picturesque surrounding area.

golf resort • luxury accommodation • championship golf • indoor bowls • sauna • fine dining • golf breaks • country club • hospitality

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Martin Hawtree

Opened

1978

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Woodland

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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Control Distance

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control33%

Visualization33%

Dispersion18%

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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Precision24%

Aim17%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring31%

Alignment19%

Aim18%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Distance Control33%

Aim27%

Scoring12%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Woodland

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Visualize perfect mixed, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills

Scoring50%

Distance Control30%

Visualization20%

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Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min30 HCP8 drills

Aim35%

Scoring20%

Alignment14%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring30%

Accuracy21%

Distance Control13%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Trajectory27%

Precision20%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Woodland

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland

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

How difficult is Woodland for mid-handicap golfers?

Woodland is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Woodland?

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 Woodland?

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 Woodland 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 Woodland and how should I play it?

Woodland 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 Woodland 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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