Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kenwood Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

15 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

Kendale Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kendale, 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 31%Precision 21%Distance Control 20%Aim 16%Alignment 10%

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.

Average HCP

11.7

Minimum HCP

28.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Kendale

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Kendale.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@kenwoodcc.com

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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

6501 Kenwood Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

William Diddel

Opened

1930

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kendale

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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Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Save Par From Fringe

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy28%

Precision13%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision17%

Scoring13%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Kendale

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

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par From Fringe

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Save Par From Fringe

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Alignment19%

Precision19%

Distance Control15%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Set sights, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills

Distance Control24%

Aim21%

Alignment19%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring22%

Alignment14%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control27%

Visualization16%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control30%

Visualization25%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control15%

Precision15%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendale

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

How difficult is Kendale for mid-handicap golfers?

Kendale is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Kendale?

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 Kendale?

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 Kendale 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 Kendale and how should I play it?

Kendale 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 Kendale 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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