Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Heatherhurst Golf Club at Fairfield Glade

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Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, United States of America

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Total Programs

18 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+6 more

Brae Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brae, 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%Aim 21%Distance Control 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%

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.

18.2

Average HCP

11.3

Minimum HCP

35.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Brae

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

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

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

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

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Brae.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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jhouston@fairfieldglade.cc

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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

421 Stonehenge Drive

Course Description

Fairfield Glade is listed among the best Golf Retirement Communities in TN. Ideally located on the Cumberland Plateau between Knoxville and Nashville, near Crossville, Tennessee. With championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities and numerous pristine lakes, Fairfield Glade was named a Top 50 Retirement Community in 2013 by "Where to Retire Magazine". The epicenter of Crossville's claim as the "Golf Capital of Tennessee", our numerous amenities of this golf, tennis and lake resort community include 5 championship golf courses (including top 5 rated Stonehenge), 12 tennis courts (4 indoor), 11 lakes with 2 marinas, 12 miles of walking trails, 3 restaurants, 4 swimming pools (2 indoor) and recreation & fitness complexes. And if that weren't enough to keep you busy, Fairfield Glade is just 6 miles off I-40 and a short drive to three metropolitan cities - less than an hour's drive to Knoxville and an hour and a half to Nashville and Chattanooga. Affordable resort living with no state income tax and low property taxes make this a rare jewel among the rest!Home of the Tennessee Women's Open, Tennessee Senior Men's Open and the PGA Father-Son, we look forward to adding you to our proud list of accomplishments!

golf courses • lakefront recreation • hiking trails • marinas • pickleball • tennis • racquet sports • boating • fishing • bike trails • meetings and events • resort community • tennessee lifestyle • lakes recreation • recreational clubs • residential community • outdoor activities • community facilities • golf resort • lake recreation • biking trails • dining and events • meeting facilities • active lifestyle • family recreation • birdwatching • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Gary Roger Baird

Opened

1986

Conditions

Fairway: Zoysia

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brae

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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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Scoring32%

Alignment17%

Aim13%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into par saves, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills

Scoring31%

Accuracy19%

Precision13%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Brae

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brae. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory14%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics30%

Precision29%

Trajectory18%

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Control 9 Ft Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills

Distance Control25%

Alignment24%

Accuracy22%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Pick line and commit, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills

Aim35%

Dispersion16%

Distance Control15%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim22%

Alignment22%

Scoring18%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control39%

Precision13%

Accuracy12%

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Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Set a target, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control18%

Aim17%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Precision Short Irons

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring33%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy15%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring28%

Trajectory13%

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Control Driver Flight Path

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Brae

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

How difficult is Brae for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Brae challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brae?

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 Brae?

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 Brae and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Brae and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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.

What features make Brae 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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