Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Monterey Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 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

Scoring 24%Precision 22%Distance Control 19%Aim 17%Trajectory 15%

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.

20.3

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

35.2

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.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

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

41500 Monterey Avenue

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ted Robinson Sr.

Opened

1980

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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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills

Distance Control20%

Accuracy16%

Aim14%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment31%

Scoring29%

Aim18%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring17%

Precision14%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills

Alignment28%

Distance Control19%

Scoring17%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision29%

Aim20%

Mechanics18%

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

Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring23%

Dispersion18%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy28%

Distance Control23%

Scoring20%

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Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills

Mechanics30%

Trajectory25%

Precision20%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

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

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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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?

Players often find West technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?

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 West?

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 West 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 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 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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