Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Formosa First Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Arnold Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Arnold, 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 26%Precision 20%Trajectory 14%Accuracy 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.

19.1

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

37.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Arnold

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range43 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Arnold.

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

No. 50, 7 Lin, Mao Weiqi, Kengzi Village, Luzhu Di

Course Description

Formosa Golf is part of Formosa Group International, established in 1987 by golf enthusiasts. The group partnered with renowned golf course designer Arnold Palmer to design and supervise two courses in Taiwan: Formosa First Golf Course and Formosa Yangmei Golf Course, and later extended to New Zealand with Formosa Auckland. The organization emphasizes international standard design and construction for its golf properties and operates across Taiwan and New Zealand markets.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Arnold Palmer

Opened

1987

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Arnold

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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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Save par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Scoring39%

Aim15%

Alignment14%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Arnold

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Stop close from tight lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision20%

Accuracy20%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control20%

Aim15%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Aim21%

Precision20%

Dispersion19%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Precision23%

Dispersion23%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP7 drills

Distance Control41%

Scoring28%

Accuracy11%

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Arnold

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

How difficult is Arnold for mid-handicap golfers?

Arnold 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 Arnold?

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 Arnold?

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 Arnold 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 Arnold and how should I play it?

Arnold 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 Arnold 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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