Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orkney Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Orkney, North West, South Africa

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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 · Precision

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+4 more

Orkney Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orkney, 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 36%Distance Control 21%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%Precision 11%

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.

14.3

Average HCP

10.5

Minimum HCP

28.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Orkney

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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: String Line, 10/20

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

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 Orkney.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@orkneygolfclub.co.za

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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

1 Scott Avenue

Map not available

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Grimsdell

Opened

1939

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orkney

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

% match to course practice profile

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Aim32%

Scoring23%

Accuracy11%

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Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Orkney

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orkney. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Set up par or better, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Distance Control22%

Scoring21%

Accuracy14%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Aim22%

Distance Control19%

Precision19%

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Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control29%

Visualization20%

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Wedge Distance Control

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion17%

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion34%

Scoring20%

Precision15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Orkney

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 Orkney

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

How difficult is Orkney for mid-handicap golfers?

Orkney presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orkney?

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 Orkney?

With a course rating of 70 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 Orkney 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 Orkney and how should I play it?

Orkney 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 Orkney 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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