Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know West.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 over the chalk starting line.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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3 Johns Island Drive
John's Island Club is a private, family-oriented social and recreational community located in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1969, it was designed as a secluded residential enclave that emphasizes environmental preservation and the strategic placement of homes within natural landscapes. The club transitioned to member ownership in 1986 and offers exclusive access to luxury amenities and recreational facilities.Members enjoy three championship golf courses designed by notable architects, along with beach clubhouses, dining options, and various social programs that encourage interaction among members. The community also features residential properties managed by John’s Island Real Estate Company, with homes designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment. The club targets affluent families and individuals seeking a luxury-oriented lifestyle with premium recreational amenities.
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Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye/Jack Nicklaus
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for MIDDLE
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 250 | 304 | 379 | 88 | 440 | 116 | 232 | 303 | 2433 | 297 | 221 | 314 | 104 | 420 | 193 | 151 | 401 | 272 | 2373 | 4806 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.4 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 346 | 380 | 503 | 120 | 505 | 176 | 311 | 416 | 3140 | 374 | 280 | 378 | 134 | 524 | 261 | 189 | 466 | 358 | 2964 | 6104 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 295 | 339 | 475 | 104 | 471 | 138 | 261 | 394 | 2838 | 333 | 262 | 343 | 115 | 484 | 215 | 160 | 420 | 321 | 2653 | 5491 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
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Free eBook
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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.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
Players often find West technically exacting. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5455 yards. The back tees extend to 6104.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 77.2 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.
At a full length of 6104.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6104.0 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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