Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Irene.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
73
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Irene, 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 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Everything you need to know about Irene.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Irene
The Irene Villagers Cricket Club has its roots deep within the Irene community. The cricket club was established in 1965 by local Irene resident, Mr Willie Lubbe, a keen cricketer who recognised the pressing need for a locally based club.The highly successful club has grown to be a powerhouse within the Premier League and boasts a membership of over one hundred players and six teams participating in the Northerns Cricket Union senior league set-up. It has one ladies' side and has over one hundred junior members competing in the five junior leagues of the NCU. Irene Villagers also fields a social side (The Barbets) which is mainly made up of retired cricketers who, together with a well-structured supporters club (Godfathers) assist the club financially and spiritually.The Villagers home venues are the Irene Country Club, Irene Village Oval in the heart of Irene proper.The Club has flourished over the years with the 1st team finishing runner-up in the NCU top Premier league (2013/2014 season and has a very successful development plan with excellent coaching facilities and programme for young and up-coming cricketers.The cricket club has enjoyed a long and proud association with many international and provincial players including Fanie de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Rudy Steyn, Andre Nel, Greg Smith, Johan Myburgh , Ray Jennings and Paul Harris. Our current professionals are Henry Davids, Peter Seelaar (Netherlands) and new signings for the current season include Jenre Van Wyk, Byron Fraser, Henk and Stefan Klopper, Schalk van Heerden and many more.The cricket section is now almost totally self-sufficient and the hard-working committee and dedicated members have really achieved a lot over the past twenty years or so. The club facilities have been up-graded and improved almost beyond recognition and these efforts have been rewarded in our Club Chairman, Wally van Heerden being granted honorary life-membership of Irene Country Club.
18-hole golf course • golf academy • driving range • golf pro shop • cricket facilities • bowling greens • tennis courts • squash courts • clubhouse • catering • events • mobile memberships • golf lessons • family club • cricket • sports club • junior league • coaching • community sports • sports and recreation
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Jacobs
Opened
1912
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Irene hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Irene hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Irene hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Irene 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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% match to course practice profileMaintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Irene. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Sand
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
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)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Irene and what to expect.
Players often find Irene technically exacting. 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.
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 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Irene 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.
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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