Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for RTJ Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Greenville, Alabama, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 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 , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Short Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Short, 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 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 15%

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.

19.1

Average HCP

12.1

Minimum HCP

31.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Short

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

Flop | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using woods 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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Short.

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

101 SunBelt Parkway

Course Description

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a collection of championship-caliber golf courses spread across eleven sites in Alabama. It focuses on offering high-quality golf experiences, including renowned layouts and resort-style amenities, for visitors and golf enthusiasts touring the state. The Trail targets national and international players and guests seeking diverse courses and golf vacations within Alabama. Headquartered in the United States, the Trail operates across multiple Alabama locations such as Birmingham, Mobile, and other cities with noted courses.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Sr./Roger Rulewich

Opened

1993

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Short

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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Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

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

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone

Pinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Precision35%

Aim24%

Dispersion18%

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Land Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim27%

Scoring24%

Distance Control16%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Short

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP3 drills

Dispersion34%

Scoring23%

Distance Control22%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Dispersion20%

Aim20%

Precision16%

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Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Scoring29%

Aim24%

Alignment23%

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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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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills

Distance Control34%

Precision13%

Aim12%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring19%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control19%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Long Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Green hunter: hit every long iron to the putting surface

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Short

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 Short

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

How difficult is Short for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Short technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Short?

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 Short?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

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

Short is designed as a Parkland 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 Short 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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