Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lao Lao Bay Golf Course

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Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

10

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

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

West Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Distance Control 30%Aim 18%Precision 17%Scoring 16%Accuracy 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.

19.2
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

rsrvn@laolaobay.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

PMB 1020

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Greg Norman

Opened

1995

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4.5(682 reviews)
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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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE

Tee Insight:This course tests players with steady par four demands that pressure tee shots and irons, plus par fives that tempt birdies but risk blowup scores on misses.Bogey pressures build from repeated approach needs where small errors compound quickly.
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WHITE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726413 yards5864 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.4Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453454344364443445353672
Handicap
Yardage380510189347502363160420394326539236030815838634952818048731486413

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West

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
70% match
For WHITE tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%

14 Week Flagship Program for West

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 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–146 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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60% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Visualization15%
45% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For WHITE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For WHITE tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%

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56% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
47% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
71% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Alignment12%
63% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%

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54% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment14%
79% match
For WOMEN'S WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
39% match
For RED tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
72% match
For RED tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%

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64% match
For RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment25%
Accuracy17%
77% match
For RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
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Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about West

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

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5992 yards. The back tees extend to 6413.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at West?

With a course rating of 70.5 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 West and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6413.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is West and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 West strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6413.0 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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