Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Troon Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

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Total Programs

18 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

Portland Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portland, 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 29%Precision 24%Distance Control 16%Aim 15%Alignment 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.

17.6

Average HCP

9.8

Minimum HCP

29.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Portland

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

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Portland.

Contact Information

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Phone

+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

Craigend Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Willie Fernie

Opened

1878

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portland

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 18 Programs

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Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

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

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Land Close To Pin

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Aim28%

Alignment27%

Scoring17%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment23%

Distance Control14%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Portland

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portland. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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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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Focus On Green Reading

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim12%

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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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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Distance Control17%

Scoring13%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Scoring20%

Distance Control16%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Check clubface, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment28%

Accuracy25%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Pick line and commit, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills

Aim36%

Scoring26%

Precision15%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision36%

Dispersion34%

Scoring15%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control23%

Precision17%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

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

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control31%

Accuracy18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Portland

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 Portland

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

How difficult is Portland for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Portland technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 75.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portland?

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 Portland?

With a course rating of 70 and par 75, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 75 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Portland 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 Portland and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Portland 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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