Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gateway Golf & Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 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 , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Gateway Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gateway, 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Trajectory 15%Aim 14%

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.

20.5

Average HCP

12.5

Minimum HCP

34.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gateway

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gateway.

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

12091 Gateway Greens Drive

Course Description

The Club at Gateway is a private golf club in Fort Myers, Florida, featuring a Tom Fazio-designed course and a golf-centric campus that includes a prominent clubhouse and a renovated practice facility. Established as a centerpiece of the Westinghouse Gateway development, it offers golf memberships and amenities including dining and social events. The club has a storied history dating back to 1989, with continued investments in turf, course improvements, and member-focused facilities.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Fazio

Opened

1988

Conditions

Green: Bermuda

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gateway

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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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Read long breaks, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization39%

Dispersion14%

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See Shot Before Hit

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min26 HCP9 drills

Aim34%

Distance Control20%

Scoring12%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Gateway

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gateway. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 15–16≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills

Distance Control21%

Scoring18%

Dispersion17%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring16%

Aim14%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring15%

Alignment12%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy17%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills

Precision22%

Scoring21%

Distance Control20%

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring36%

Dispersion17%

Precision15%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills

Trajectory28%

Distance Control24%

Mechanics18%

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Control Long Iron Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Gateway

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 Gateway

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

How difficult is Gateway for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Gateway 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gateway?

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 Gateway?

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 Gateway 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 Gateway and how should I play it?

Gateway 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 Gateway 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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