Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Norfolk Golf & Country Club

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Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

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Total Programs

14 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 , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Norfolk (Alternate Tees) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Norfolk (Alternate Tees), 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 28%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 14%Alignment 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.

17.2

Average HCP

10.8

Minimum HCP

29.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Norfolk (Alternate Tees)

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Norfolk (Alternate Tees).

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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gm@norfolkgolfandcountryclub.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

200 Argyle Street

Course Description

Norfolk Golf Club is a semi-private, 9-hole golf course located in Simcoe, Ontario, with a Stanley Thompson-inspired design and a renovated clubhouse. The club offers a relaxed golfing experience for players of all skill levels, along with dining on an outdoor patio and event space for gatherings. It emphasizes being welcoming to the public while also serving members, and has a long historical presence dating back to 1895 in Norfolk County.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Stanley Thompson

Opened

1895

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.5(130 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Norfolk (Alternate Tees)

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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Make More Putts Consistently

Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision29%

Aim16%

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Pace Putts To Hole

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Precision27%

Distance Control21%

Alignment12%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment20%

Distance Control19%

Aim16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Norfolk (Alternate Tees)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Norfolk (Alternate Tees). 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make More Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills

Accuracy25%

Dispersion23%

Distance Control23%

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Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy28%

Alignment13%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring49%

Distance Control27%

Visualization14%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Distance Control28%

Accuracy14%

Alignment14%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Alignment42%

Aim23%

Scoring17%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Scoring18%

Aim15%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Norfolk (Alternate Tees)

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 Norfolk (Alternate Tees)

Get answers to common questions about playing Norfolk (Alternate Tees) and what to expect.

How difficult is Norfolk (Alternate Tees) for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Norfolk (Alternate Tees) technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Norfolk (Alternate Tees)?

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 Norfolk (Alternate Tees)?

With a course rating of 70 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Norfolk (Alternate Tees) 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 Norfolk (Alternate Tees) and how should I play it?

Norfolk (Alternate Tees) 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 Norfolk (Alternate Tees) 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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