Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Short Course.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
64
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Short Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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Holes
36
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Roger Rulewich
Opened
1993
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Short Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Short Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Short Course. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Short Course and what to expect.
Short Course 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 27.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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