Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Orchard Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orchard, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orchard
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orchard.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1005 Sun City Lane
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
2005
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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 Orchard, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Purple Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 500 | 260 | 136 | 378 | 326 | 132 | 414 | 295 | 2796 | 461 | 118 | 318 | 292 | 321 | 420 | 130 | 406 | 347 | 2813 | 5609 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 500 | 260 | 136 | 334 | 296 | 103 | 414 | 265 | 2663 | 429 | 101 | 286 | 292 | 321 | 420 | 130 | 406 | 347 | 2732 | 5395 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 539 | 348 | 162 | 378 | 326 | 132 | 455 | 295 | 3032 | 461 | 118 | 318 | 329 | 370 | 420 | 164 | 448 | 381 | 3009 | 6041 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orchard
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Orchard
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orchard. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Orchard
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 Orchard
Get answers to common questions about playing Orchard and what to expect.
How difficult is Orchard for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Orchard challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orchard?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5718 yards. The back tees extend to 6041.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orchard?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Orchard and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6041.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Orchard 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 Orchard strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6041.0 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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