Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Hawarden.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
108
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hawarden, 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.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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Hawarden Golf Club is a friendly golf club located on the North Wales–Cheshire border in Flintshire. The club welcomes visitors and offers membership, highlighting a warm, hospitable atmosphere for players of all levels. It features a golf course with various facilities and a focus on community engagement, including lessons and events. The club’s location at Hawarden, near the Welsh border, positions it as a local hub for golf in the Cheshire/Flintshire area.
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Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bert Forshaw
Opened
1935
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Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawarden hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawarden hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawarden hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawarden hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawarden hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawarden 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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hawarden. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Match Clubface to Target
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Hawarden and what to expect.
Players often find Hawarden technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
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 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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