Practice Programs

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Zwingen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Birs Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birs, 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 26%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Dispersion 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.

17.7

Average HCP

10.5

Minimum HCP

28.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Birs

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, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Birs.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@birs-golf.ch

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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

Araweg 8

Course Description

Birs-Golf AG operates a golf facility near Basel, Switzerland, featuring a 9-hole course and driving range with a welcoming club atmosphere. The venue includes the Bistro Drop-Inn and forms part of the Golf Club Laufental, hosting member programs, junior and senior sections, and regular tournaments. Located in Zwingen, it serves the Basel region and Jura canton, offering tee-time bookings, golf lessons, and club activities for both visitors and members.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

John Chilver-Stainer

Opened

2012

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birs

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 All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim32%

Scoring24%

Alignment18%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills

Distance Control18%

Scoring17%

Aim16%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Birs

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Short Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Short Iron Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy26%

Precision12%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills

Scoring40%

Accuracy37%

Visualization24%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Precision22%

Dispersion17%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills

Precision23%

Distance Control23%

Aim19%

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Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Alignment31%

Distance Control25%

Scoring14%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment16%

Scoring16%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision36%

Scoring19%

Aim12%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Birs

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Birs

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

How difficult is Birs for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Birs 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 66.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birs?

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 Birs?

With a course rating of 70 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Birs 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 Birs and how should I play it?

Birs 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 Birs 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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