Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Antwerp Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Tom Simpson Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tom Simpson, 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 29%Scoring 22%Distance Control 18%Accuracy 15%Mechanics 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.
16.6
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tom Simpson
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tom Simpson.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ragc.be
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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
1A, Torenlei
Course Description
Royal Antwerp is home to Belgium's oldest golf club, dating back to 1888. Its current location in the Kapellenbos north of Antwerp, was established in 1912, and has since developed into one of the finest wooded heathland courses in north west Europe. The excellent sandy soil base is perfect for this style of course, with its copious quantities of heather and mature pine trees lining many of the fairways. The terrain is relatively flat, providing an easy-walking course, although one with plenty of inherent challenges, not least staying out of the trees and plentiful bunkering, and getting down in two on the usually immaculate and fast greens. Water ditches are scarce, making a brief appearance on just a couple of holes. At over 6600 yards from the back tees the course plays long enough for the vast majority of golfers, especially if there's a bit of wind swishing around between the pines. This is not a layout that requires a booming drive off every tee. Course management and good placement will serve you just as well if its a good score you are wanting to card. A course that always exudes plenty of charm and challenge, no matter what time of year you play it.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Halliwell
Opened
1888
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tom Simpson
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Scoring18%
Dispersion14%
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Tom Simpson
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tom Simpson. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Save Par On Every Approach
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion12%
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Aim11%
Vary landing spot soft, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Accuracy18%
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Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
Get square for strike, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment30%
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Simpson
Get answers to common questions about playing Tom Simpson and what to expect.
How difficult is Tom Simpson for mid-handicap golfers?
Tom Simpson is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tom Simpson?
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 Tom Simpson?
With a course rating of 70 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Tom Simpson and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Tom Simpson and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Tom Simpson 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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