Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Executive.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Executive, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Executive.
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MCG Golf operates a family of nine public golf courses in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. region, primarily serving Montgomery County and surrounding areas. The organization offers golf instruction through the MCG Academy, hosts corporate and charity events, and provides leagues, driving ranges, and golf shops to create an all-inclusive golf experience. It emphasizes premier playing conditions, guest services, and a broad range of golfing activities for both beginners and seasoned players. Located in the Maryland–DC metro area, MCG Golf positions itself as the home for Everything Golf across multiple courses and facilities.
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Holes
27
Par
29
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lindsay Ervin
Opened
1985
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Executive hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Executive hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Executive hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profilePrecision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Executive. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 61 days 83 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Short Game · Mixed
Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Executive and what to expect.
Executive is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 29.
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.
With a course rating of 70 and par 29, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 29 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Executive 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.
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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