Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Olde Mill

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Laurel Fork, VA, United States
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Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

205

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Olde Mill Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olde Mill, 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 14%Accuracy 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.

18.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Olde Mill

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Olde Mill.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

2258 Stone Mountain Rd, Laurel Fork, VA 24352, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ellis Maples

Opened

1973

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Scorecard

Course Scorecard & Tee Insights

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Olde Mill, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of power on lengthy par fives mixed with precision needs on many par fours, where back nine elevates overall challenge through higher slope. Scoring risks grow steadily from bogey rating pressures across demanding structures.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726698 yards6125 metersCR 73.5Bogey 99.7Slope 141

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.9 · Slope 146

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par534454534374445344343572
Handicap718131135215914121011748166
Yardage505138347369558391501186392338737336437855817943739320342633116698

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Olde Mill

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 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
44% match
For White tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Olde Mill

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olde Mill. 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–56 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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35% match
For White tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
61% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%

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67% match
For White tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%

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73% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
57% match
For Blue tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

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66% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Aim11%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Olde Mill

Get answers to common questions about playing Olde Mill and what to expect.

How difficult is Olde Mill for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Olde Mill technically exacting. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Olde Mill?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6520 yards. The back tees extend to 6698.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Olde Mill?

With a course rating of 73.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Olde Mill and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6698.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Olde Mill and how should I play it?

Olde Mill 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 Olde Mill strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6698.0 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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