Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Img Academy Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Img Academy Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Img Academy Golf Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Img Academy Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Img Academy Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34210, USA
Course Description
IMG Academy Golf Club is a public- and member-access golf facility in Bradenton, Florida, offering an 18-hole championship course, multiple practice areas, a grille room and bar, and a fitness room. The club highlights breathtaking views, banquet and wedding spaces, and dining options, with a focus on hosting events and providing a comprehensive golf and hospitality experience for both visitors and IMG Academy golf students. It serves both public players and club members, emphasizing quality golf, events, and amenities in a picturesque waterfront setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark McCumber
Opened
1972
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Img Academy Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED 2
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 486 | 138 | 379 | 336 | 310 | 427 | 126 | 295 | 2867 | 469 | 112 | 312 | 320 | 336 | 328 | 345 | 106 | 421 | 2749 | 5616 |
RED 1 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 447 | 124 | 354 | 314 | 284 | 404 | 116 | 276 | 2655 | 441 | 96 | 297 | 321 | 315 | 306 | 308 | 99 | 393 | 2576 | 5231 |
RED 2 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 447 | 110 | 354 | 314 | 284 | 404 | 116 | 276 | 2641 | 441 | 96 | 297 | 253 | 315 | 268 | 308 | 79 | 393 | 2450 | 5091 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Img Academy Golf Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Img Academy Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Img Academy Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Img Academy Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
IMG CC Junior Open
4/24/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Img Academy Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Img Academy Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Img Academy Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Img Academy Golf Club technically exacting. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Img Academy Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5354 yards. The back tees extend to 5616.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Img Academy Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Img Academy Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5616.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Img Academy Golf Club 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 Img Academy Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5616.0 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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