Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Orkney.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
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.
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Grimsdell
Opened
1939
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Orkney hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Orkney hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Orkney hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileCommit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Chip
Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Short Game · Mixed
Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Orkney and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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