Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lipoma Firs Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Puyallup, Washington, United States of America

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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+5 more

Gold Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gold, 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 26%Precision 23%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 14%Aim 14%

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.

20.9

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

36.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gold

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

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.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gold.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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lipomafirs@yahoo.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

10410 187th Street East

Course Description

Lipoma Firs Golf Course is a recreational golf facility based in Puyallup, Washington. It operates a public-access golf course and supporting amenities for players and local groups, including tee time scheduling, tournaments and outings, and on-site services such as a pro shop and clubhouse for events.

golf course • public golf • recreation • golf tournaments • tee times • pro shop • clubhouse • event venue • golf lessons • outings

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bill Stowe

Opened

1989

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gold

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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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment33%

Aim24%

Scoring18%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Gold

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gold. 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 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Hit Intended Line

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control26%

Scoring16%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control22%

Aim17%

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Hit Intended Line

Chip through gate, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min31 HCP6 drills

Aim32%

Scoring24%

Distance Control15%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Distance Control32%

Accuracy18%

Alignment16%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Accuracy27%

Distance Control24%

Alignment19%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP8 drills

Trajectory26%

Distance Control18%

Precision18%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Gold

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 Gold

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

How difficult is Gold for mid-handicap golfers?

Gold presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gold?

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 Gold?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Gold 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 Gold and how should I play it?

Gold 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 Gold 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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