Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Pines Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America

Open Flagship Program

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Old Pines Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Pines, 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 27%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.

20.9

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

39.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Old Pines

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | 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 flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Old Pines.

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

12261 County Road 13

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1970

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Pines

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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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision21%

Alignment15%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills

Scoring36%

Aim32%

Accuracy18%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring24%

Precision23%

Aim16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Old Pines

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Pines. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Make Par Around the Green

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring42%

Alignment19%

Distance Control18%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min13 HCP8 drills

Scoring31%

Accuracy25%

Aim19%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills

Accuracy32%

Aim21%

Scoring14%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills

Precision37%

Distance Control15%

Dispersion13%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control40%

Dispersion14%

Alignment11%

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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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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

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

Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills

Trajectory26%

Distance Control20%

Mechanics19%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Old Pines

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 Old Pines

Get answers to common questions about playing Old Pines and what to expect.

How difficult is Old Pines for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Old Pines technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Pines?

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 Old Pines?

With a course rating of 70 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Old Pines 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 Old Pines 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 Old Pines 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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