Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eagle Point Golf Club

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
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Total Programs

11

11 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

55

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

10

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

6

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+4 more

Alan Sims Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alan Sims, 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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Dispersion 12%

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.

13.7
Average HCP
8.1
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Alan Sims

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Alan Sims.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

sbarrentine@eaglepointgolfclub.com

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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

4500 Eagle Point Drive

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Earl Stone

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alan Sims

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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% match to course practice profile

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

11 Week Flagship Program for Alan Sims

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alan Sims. 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 14 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game · Flop

Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Week 73 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Week 113 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Sims

Get answers to common questions about playing Alan Sims and what to expect.

How difficult is Alan Sims for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Alan Sims 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 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alan Sims?

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 Alan Sims?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Alan Sims 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 Alan Sims and how should I play it?

Alan Sims 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 Alan Sims 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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