Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

19 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

Royal Liverpool - The Open Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Liverpool - The Open, 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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.

11.9

Average HCP

7.7

Minimum HCP

25.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Royal Liverpool - The Open

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Royal Liverpool - The Open.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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secretary@royal-liverpool-golf.com

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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

Meols Drive, Hoylake

Course Description

Royal Liverpool Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Hoylake, Wirral, famed for its seaside links and long Open Championship heritage. The club hosts a challenging course renowned for shotmaking, wind, and strategic play, with a deep history that connects to the development of golf in Great Britain. It operates a range of facilities including a clubhouse, hospitality offerings, and a digital magazine that showcases its heritage and events. Located at Meols Drive, Hoylake, the club remains a premier destination for golfers and visitors in northwest England.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Harry S. Colt

Opened

1869

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Liverpool - The Open

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 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Pace Putts To Hole

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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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

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

Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills

Aim22%

Distance Control21%

Accuracy14%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control24%

Accuracy23%

Alignment19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Royal Liverpool - The Open

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Liverpool - The Open. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Dispersion18%

Precision14%

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Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Aim26%

Scoring10%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills

Precision27%

Aim17%

Scoring15%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

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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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Aim29%

Scoring17%

Precision17%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control32%

Accuracy20%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics34%

Precision25%

Trajectory21%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory17%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring24%

Trajectory14%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring23%

Trajectory16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Liverpool - The Open

Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Liverpool - The Open and what to expect.

How difficult is Royal Liverpool - The Open for mid-handicap golfers?

Royal Liverpool - The Open 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 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Liverpool - The Open?

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 Royal Liverpool - The Open?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Royal Liverpool - The Open 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 Royal Liverpool - The Open and how should I play it?

Royal Liverpool - The Open 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 Royal Liverpool - The Open 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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