Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poult Wood Golf Centre

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

West Malling, Kent, England

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

9 Hole Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 9 Hole, 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 25%Scoring 25%Distance Control 19%Aim 15%Trajectory 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.

15.1

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

25.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for 9 Hole

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 9 Hole.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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poultwoodgolf@tmactive.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

Gibson Building, Gibson Drive

Course Description

Poult Wood Golf Course is a dual 9- and 18-hole golf facility in Tonbridge, Kent. It features a driving range, squash courts, and a clubhouse with a bar and restaurant, alongside available golf lessons and opportunities to book society golf days. The venue operates daily from 8 am until dusk for both members and visitors, offering an active leisure experience in southeast England as part of tmactive.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Dion Beard

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 9 Hole

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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Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Accuracy33%

Precision7%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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12 Week Flagship Program for 9 Hole

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 9 Hole. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control16%

Dispersion15%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills

Precision26%

Distance Control20%

Dispersion15%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring29%

Distance Control24%

Accuracy12%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Alignment26%

Distance Control21%

Scoring19%

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Precision Long Irons

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Dispersion15%

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at 9 Hole

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 9 Hole

Get answers to common questions about playing 9 Hole and what to expect.

How difficult is 9 Hole for mid-handicap golfers?

9 Hole 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 28.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at 9 Hole?

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 9 Hole?

With a course rating of 70 and par 28, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 28 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is 9 Hole 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 9 Hole and how should I play it?

9 Hole is designed as a Links 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 9 Hole 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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