Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pastures Golf Course

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Derby, Derbyshire, England

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Total Programs

12 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+5 more

Pastures (Alternate Tees) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pastures (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

Precision 24%Aim 24%Distance Control 19%Scoring 18%Trajectory 13%

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.

17.8

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

33.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Pastures (Alternate Tees)

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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 pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range30 min

Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Pastures (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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info@pasturesgolfclub.co.uk

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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

Merlin Way

Course Description

Pastures Golf Club is a nine-hole golf course set in the grounds of the old Pastures Hospital, offering tree-lined fairways and meadowland that present a challenging layout for golfers in the Derby area. The facility includes a practice area and putting green, with visitor information, online booking, and membership options. It is located near Derby city centre and emphasizes a traditional, public golf experience with notable features like the Rick Shiels Tour Pro Challenge and a course flyby overview. The course occasionally lists status updates, including closures due to course conditions.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1969

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.3(63 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pastures (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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control23%

Aim21%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring28%

Alignment27%

Aim21%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision31%

Aim26%

Alignment13%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Pastures (Alternate Tees)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pastures (Alternate Tees). 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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Maximize Driver Distance

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Precision22%

Distance Control20%

Aim18%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills

Distance Control20%

Scoring20%

Trajectory18%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control18%

Alignment16%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

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

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Distance Control36%

Aim20%

Precision11%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Pastures (Alternate Tees)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Pastures (Alternate Tees)

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

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

Pastures (Alternate Tees) is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.

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

With a course rating of 70 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

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

Pastures (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 Pastures (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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