Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gaborone Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Gaborone, Gaborone, Botswana

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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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Gaborone Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gaborone, 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Alignment 16%Accuracy 15%

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.

18.9

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

37.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gaborone

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gaborone.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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secretary@ggc.co.bw

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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

Plot 4774, Chuma Drive Ext 9

Course Description

Gaborone Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf venue in Gaborone, Botswana, offering lush kikuyu fairways, challenging greens, and a range of facilities including a driving range, practice greens, pro shop, restaurant and bar, and a function and conference center. The club has hosted national and regional events such as the Independence Trophy and Zone 6 internationals, and maintains a active social calendar with amenities for both members and visitors. Located at Plot 4774, Chuma Drive, it provides membership options, training through teaching professionals, and a relaxed atmosphere with scenic views over the course.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jimmy Russell

Opened

1966

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gaborone

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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Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Work together for contact, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills

Alignment40%

Scoring19%

Precision15%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring24%

Accuracy24%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory18%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Gaborone

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Week 3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring23%

Aim20%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring21%

Distance Control21%

Aim17%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Aim18%

Accuracy14%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion31%

Scoring20%

Accuracy16%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills

Distance Control40%

Scoring23%

Dispersion13%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Gaborone

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

Botswana

Botswana Open

4/24/2026

Stroke

WAGR

All Ages

men

Open for registration

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Botswana

Botswana Amateur Ladies Open

8/7/2026

Stroke

WAGR

All Ages

women

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaborone

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

How difficult is Gaborone for mid-handicap golfers?

Gaborone presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gaborone?

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 Gaborone?

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 Gaborone and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Gaborone 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 Gaborone 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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