Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Needwood Golf Club

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Derwood, Maryland, United States of America

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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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Executive Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Distance Control 28%Scoring 27%Precision 20%Trajectory 12%Dispersion 12%

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.

16.5

Average HCP

8.6

Minimum HCP

35.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Executive

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

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Executive.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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kmabry@mcggolf.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

6724 Needwood Road

Course Description

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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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Lindsay Ervin

Opened

1985

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.3(196 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Executive

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 13 Programs

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Close from Tough Lie

Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision28%

Alignment13%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control30%

Visualization20%

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Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Executive

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.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–16≤ 6 days

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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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control22%

Aim13%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring27%

Aim16%

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Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control32%

Aim27%

Trajectory12%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring42%

Distance Control30%

Visualization23%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Precision42%

Dispersion26%

Scoring14%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-4 yards

Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Precision Long Irons

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Dispersion36%

Precision18%

Scoring13%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Executive

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 Executive

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

How difficult is Executive for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Executive?

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 Executive?

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.

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

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.

What features make Executive 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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