Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fircrest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Fircrest Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fircrest Golf Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fircrest Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fircrest Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@fircrestgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
1500 Regents Blvd, Fircrest, WA 98466, USA
Course Description
Fircrest Golf Club has stood the test of time. the layout virtually unchanged from the original plans drafted by A. Vernon Macan of Victoria B.C. it has withstood the best efforts of countless Men and Women Professionals that have graced the links. Our goal is to have every guest who comes through our doors to leave talking about every aspect of our club and their experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Vernon Macan
Opened
1924
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Fircrest Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 441 | 178 | 359 | 410 | 403 | 469 | 180 | 411 | 3338 | 474 | 390 | 345 | 138 | 389 | 413 | 160 | 357 | 357 | 3023 | 6361 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 437 | 166 | 359 | 400 | 371 | 469 | 156 | 411 | 3256 | 474 | 332 | 345 | 138 | 389 | 399 | 160 | 344 | 357 | 2938 | 6194 |
Green/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 320 | 113 | 340 | 368 | 323 | 436 | 133 | 340 | 2808 | 460 | 332 | 256 | 114 | 336 | 307 | 142 | 344 | 354 | 2645 | 5453 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fircrest Golf Club
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Fircrest Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fircrest Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Fircrest Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fircrest Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fircrest Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fircrest Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Fircrest Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fircrest Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5907 yards. The back tees extend to 6361.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fircrest Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Fircrest Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6361.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Fircrest Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Fircrest Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6361.0 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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