Visualize the path to the hole, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sanlan Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
71
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Coyote/Alligator Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Coyote/Alligator, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Coyote/Alligator
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Coyote/Alligator.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
terry@sanlangolf.com
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Facilities
Location
2505 Bramble Ridge Drive
Course Description
Sanlan Golf is a public golf complex featuring a 27-hole course within the Sanlan RV & Golf Resort. The facility offers a driving range and a comprehensive practice area with grass tees, multiple teeing stations, a pitching and chipping green, sand bunker, and a putting green. Visitors can enjoy three distinct courses and a unique resort experience in a natural setting with lakes and oak trees. The venue emphasizes stay-and-play options and is open daily for golf with accompanying range facilities.
27-hole golf • public golf course • driving range • practice facility • grass tees • pitching and chipping green • sand bunkers • putting green • three distinct courses • golf resort • stay-and-play • lakes and oak trees • golf leagues • tee times
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
E. Edward Holloway Jr.
Opened
1990
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Coyote/Alligator
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 profileLeave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Coyote/Alligator
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Coyote/Alligator. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Flop
Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Pitch
How many can you leave inside 5 feet?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Pitch
How many can you leave inside 5 feet?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Flop
Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Coyote/Alligator
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 Coyote/Alligator
Get answers to common questions about playing Coyote/Alligator and what to expect.
How difficult is Coyote/Alligator for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Coyote/Alligator technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Coyote/Alligator?
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 Coyote/Alligator?
With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Coyote/Alligator 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 Coyote/Alligator 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 Coyote/Alligator 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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