Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for La Grande Mare Golf Club (1009734)

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

183

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

La Grande Mare Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for La Grande Mare, 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

Distance Control 29%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Precision 16%Accuracy 13%

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.

18.7
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for La Grande Mare

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about La Grande Mare.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

enquiries@lagrandemare.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

Vazon Rd, Guernsey GY5 7LL, Guernsey

Course Description

La Grande Mare operates the Golf Performance Centre in Guernsey, offering golf instruction, trackman-based range training, and state-of-the-art club fitting. The centre features ten undercover bays with Trackman Range technology, two teaching studios with Trackman 4, and world-class PGA-qualified instructors, designed to accelerate progress from beginners to elite players. It is part of La Grande Mare, a coastal country club in Guernsey focused on golf, wellbeing, dining, and lifestyle experiences.

trackman range • golf instruction • custom club fitting • golf performance centre • guernsey golf • driving range • golf academy • pga-qualified instructors • golf coaching • golf facilities • all-weather golf • golf training facility • range bays • golf lessons • golf equipment fitting • hotel • golf • restaurant • country club • leisure • dining • hospitality

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

64

Type

Parkland

Architect

Fred Hawtree

Opened

1994

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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 La Grande Mare, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red Composite

Tee Insight:This course plays like endless iron tests on short par threes mixed with quick-decision par fours where tee position controls easy birdies or costly bogeys.
B

Black 2019 Tee

Gender: FemalePar 644165 yards3808 metersCR 64.3Bogey 90.0Slope 109

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 110

Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 44.0 · Slope 108

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par433433444323343443353264
Handicap
Yardage30113614337514514725539138122741181692561152512848716145018914165

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for La Grande Mare

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 profile
25% match
For Red Composite tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

11 Week Flagship Program for La Grande Mare

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for La Grande Mare. 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–33 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Week 103 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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70% match
For Red Composite tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%

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82% match
For Red Composite tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim16%
Precision15%
58% match
For Black 2019 tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
47% match
For Black 2019 tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Black 2019 tees

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Black 2019 tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%

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72% match
For Black 2019 tees

Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Black 2019 tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Black 2019 tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Aim15%
62% match
For Red Women - 2018 tees

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%

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74% match
For Red Women - 2018 tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red Women - 2018 tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Red Women - 2018 tees

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at La Grande Mare

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about La Grande Mare

Get answers to common questions about playing La Grande Mare and what to expect.

How difficult is La Grande Mare for mid-handicap golfers?

La Grande Mare presents a demanding test. With a slope of 110.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at La Grande Mare?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4187 yards. The back tees extend to 4448.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at La Grande Mare?

With a course rating of 65.8 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is La Grande Mare and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 4448.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is La Grande Mare and how should I play it?

La Grande Mare 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 La Grande Mare strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 4448.0 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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