Practice Programs

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Crans-sur-Sierre, Valais, Switzerland

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Total Programs

17 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

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Severano Ballesteros Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Severano Ballesteros, 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 29%Distance Control 19%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 12%

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.

16.4

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

31.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Severano Ballesteros

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit flop 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 Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Severano Ballesteros.

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@golfcrans.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

Rue du Prado 20

Course Description

Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre is a renowned Swiss golf complex perched on Crans-Montana's high plateau, featuring four courses including the celebrated Severiano Ballesteros 18-hole layout and a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus course. The club emphasizes alpine golf with dramatic mountain scenery and has a long association with the Omega European Masters. It offers multiple golf facilities, practice options, and a golf academy, serving players from Switzerland and international visitors. Located in Crans-sur-Sierre, Valais, the club positions itself as a premier mountain golf destination in the Swiss Alps.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Severiano Ballesteros

Opened

1999

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Severano Ballesteros

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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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min5 HCP4 drills

Scoring31%

Aim30%

Precision23%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control21%

Accuracy18%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control30%

Visualization17%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Severano Ballesteros

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Severano Ballesteros. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control15%

Dispersion14%

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Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Aim33%

Scoring21%

Distance Control16%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring19%

Aim17%

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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Turn lies into pars, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy30%

Aim11%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills

Aim24%

Accuracy14%

Distance Control14%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics23%

Aim14%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision23%

Mechanics23%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-4 yards

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Severano Ballesteros

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Switzerland

Memorial Olivier Barras

6/30/2026

Stroke

WAGR

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men

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Memorial Olivier Barras

6/30/2026

Stroke

WAGR

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Severano Ballesteros

Get answers to common questions about playing Severano Ballesteros and what to expect.

How difficult is Severano Ballesteros for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Severano Ballesteros challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Severano Ballesteros?

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 Severano Ballesteros?

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 Severano Ballesteros 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 Severano Ballesteros 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 Severano Ballesteros 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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