Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Kings.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
61
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kings, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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Holes
72
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1919
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Kings hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kings. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Mixed
Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Flop
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Pitch
Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Kings and what to expect.
Kings presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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.
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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