Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nes Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Seltjarnarnes, Southwest, Iceland

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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

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Nes Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nes, 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 29%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%Precision 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.

14.9

Average HCP

5.9

Minimum HCP

29.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Nes

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Nes.

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

Sudurnes

Course Description

Nesklúbburinn is a local golf club based in Nesvellir on Seltjarnarnes, Iceland. The club offers golf-related activities including youth programs, coaching, and competitive events, with information on membership, schedules, and club facilities published on its site. It also provides event updates, club governance details, and access to practice facilities such as driving ranges and golf halls, along with scheduling for membership and tournaments. The site serves current and prospective members with news, forms, and links to related golf activities in the region.

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nes

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 Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Align stance properly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP3 drills

Aim37%

Alignment23%

Scoring13%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory17%

Dispersion14%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Precision20%

Dispersion15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Nes

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Week 5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand 10–25 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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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

Precision30%

Dispersion26%

Distance Control18%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy14%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills

Aim26%

Alignment23%

Scoring18%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring21%

Aim19%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Dispersion21%

Precision21%

Aim20%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Accuracy34%

Scoring34%

Aim11%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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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 the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills

Trajectory32%

Mechanics23%

Precision19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Nes

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Nes

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

How difficult is Nes for mid-handicap golfers?

Nes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Nes?

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 Nes?

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 Nes 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 Nes and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Nes 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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