Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Drentse de Gelpenberg Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Drentse de Gelpenberg, 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 27%Precision 22%Aim 22%Distance Control 15%Alignment 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Drentse de Gelpenberg
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Drentse de Gelpenberg.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@dgcdegelpenberg.nl
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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
Gebbeveenweg 1
Course Description
Gelpenberg is a golf club located in Aalden, in the province of Drenthe, the Netherlands. It features a 27-hole layout including an 18-hole champion course and a 9-hole par-3 course, and is known as a top-ranked, challenging yet playable course. The club serves both members and guests with facilities such as a restaurant, a driving range, and active events including hosting the Pro Golf Tour. It emphasizes natural surroundings with heath landscapes and offers various golfing and hospitality experiences in Noord-Nederland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Pennink, Donald Steele & Frank Pont
Opened
1970
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Drentse de Gelpenberg
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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Showing 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Drentse de Gelpenberg
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Drentse de Gelpenberg. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Save Par with Clutch Chip
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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Get StartedLeave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Precision16%
Visualize perfect sand, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Visualization29%
Pick spot and trust, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
Consistent wedge length, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Drentse de Gelpenberg
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How difficult is Drentse de Gelpenberg for mid-handicap golfers?
Drentse de Gelpenberg 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 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Drentse de Gelpenberg?
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 Drentse de Gelpenberg?
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.
How long is Drentse de Gelpenberg 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 Drentse de Gelpenberg and how should I play it?
Drentse de Gelpenberg 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.
What features make Drentse de Gelpenberg 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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