Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Firestone Country Club

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Akron, Ohio, United States of America
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Total Programs

30

30 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

147

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

West Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 24%Distance Control 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 18%Precision 17%

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.

18.2
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Driving Range30 min

Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

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

452 East Warner Road

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

54

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Fazio

Opened

2002

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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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE/BLUE

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours where tee mishits complicate wedges, long par fives that tempt overreach for high risk, and par threes forcing clean irons for pars.
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WHITE/BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 705643 yards5160 metersCR 66.5Bogey 87.4Slope 113

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.9 · Slope 110

Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.5 · Slope 115

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443553443354435534433570
Handicap169711412186341582131117510
Yardage278271162553435132373327165269629832119356448513938039217529475643

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West

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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14 Week Flagship Program for West

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Week 34 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–143 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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72% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
58% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
59% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%

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28% match
For Yellow/Red tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For Yellow/Red tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Yellow/Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Yellow/Red tees

Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
75% match
For Yellow/Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about West

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

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

West is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 113.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5208 yards. The back tees extend to 5643.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at West?

With a course rating of 66.5 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.

How long is West and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5643.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is West and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 West strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5643.0 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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