Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Little Bear Golf Course

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Total Programs

13 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

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Little Bear Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Little Bear, 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 34%Precision 24%Distance Control 16%Aim 14%Accuracy 11%

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.

11.4

Average HCP

7.3

Minimum HCP

26.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Little Bear

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Little Bear.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

872 Waterloo Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

2005

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Little Bear

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 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Sink All Short Putts

Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills

Scoring36%

Precision30%

Green Reading14%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control18%

Aim18%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Distance Control12%

Accuracy12%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Little Bear

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills

Aim22%

Precision22%

Distance Control18%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision26%

Scoring18%

Aim17%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy21%

Distance Control13%

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Little Bear

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Bear

Get answers to common questions about playing Little Bear and what to expect.

How difficult is Little Bear for mid-handicap golfers?

Little Bear presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 28.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Little Bear?

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 Little Bear?

With a course rating of 70 and par 28, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 28 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Little Bear and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Little Bear 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 Little Bear 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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