Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for International Golf Club d'Andakana

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Andakana, Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Andakana Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Andakana, 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 20%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%

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.

17.6

Average HCP

9.2

Minimum HCP

32.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Andakana

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

Putting18 min

Three Gates Dispersion [Long]

Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Andakana.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

RN4

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1951

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Andakana

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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Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Scoring8%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control25%

Alignment17%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision27%

Distance Control17%

Aim15%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Andakana

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy19%

Aim16%

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Vary Landing Spot

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment22%

Accuracy9%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Accuracy34%

Scoring21%

Alignment14%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Control Driver Flight Path

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Fade or draw short irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills

Trajectory31%

Distance Control20%

Precision17%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Andakana

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

How difficult is Andakana for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Andakana challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Andakana?

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 Andakana?

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 Andakana 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 Andakana and how should I play it?

Andakana 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 Andakana 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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