Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Thimphu Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

14 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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Royal Thimphu Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Thimphu, 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 27%Precision 25%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 15%Aim 11%

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.

Average HCP

12.4

Minimum HCP

33.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Royal Thimphu

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

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Royal Thimphu.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Chhophel Lam

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ronald W. Fream

Opened

1971

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Thimphu

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 14 Programs

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring23%

Alignment16%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Precision18%

Trajectory16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Royal Thimphu

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Thimphu. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Picture Perfect Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control33%

Accuracy27%

Alignment22%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Aim28%

Precision22%

Accuracy15%

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Picture Perfect Roll

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy23%

Visualization22%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion12%

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Get Square for Success

Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Alignment36%

Distance Control18%

Scoring17%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min24 HCP6 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics15%

Scoring14%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision24%

Aim14%

Alignment14%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-4 yards

Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Royal Thimphu

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 Royal Thimphu

Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Thimphu and what to expect.

How difficult is Royal Thimphu for mid-handicap golfers?

Royal Thimphu presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Thimphu?

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 Thimphu?

With a course rating of 70 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Royal Thimphu and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Royal Thimphu and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Thimphu 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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