Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pipestem Resort State Park

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Pipestem, West Virginia, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

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

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Regulation Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Regulation, 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 33%Distance Control 27%Accuracy 14%Trajectory 12%Precision 12%

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.

15.1

Average HCP

8.3

Minimum HCP

32.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Regulation

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Regulation.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Bob.B.Biroscak@wv.gov

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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

3405 Pipestem Drive

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Geoffrey Cornish

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Regulation

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 15 Programs

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Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim12%

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

Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy22%

Distance Control14%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Visualize the line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring28%

Aim12%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Regulation

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Regulation. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Picture Perfect Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Reduce Wedge Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Fade or draw woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills

Trajectory24%

Mechanics19%

Distance Control16%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Aim31%

Distance Control21%

Alignment12%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Aim22%

Alignment17%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Picture Perfect Roll

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision18%

Aim18%

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Wedge Distance Control

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory17%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory17%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Regulation

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Regulation

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

How difficult is Regulation for mid-handicap golfers?

Regulation 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 Regulation?

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 Regulation?

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 Regulation 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 Regulation and how should I play it?

Regulation 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 Regulation 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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