Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Saint Andrews.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
86
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saint Andrews, 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 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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2 Golfing Green Drive
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jay Thompson
Opened
1969
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Saint Andrews hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Saint Andrews hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Saint Andrews hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Saint Andrews hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Saint Andrews 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 profilePosition feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saint Andrews. 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.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feel the distance: control wedge rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Vary your targets and hit within 2-3 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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Land 2 feet away, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Saint Andrews and what to expect.
Saint Andrews 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 72.
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 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 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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