Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scargill Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Motunau, Canterbury, New Zealand

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

13 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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Scargill (Alternate Tees) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scargill (Alternate Tees), 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

Precision 24%Scoring 22%Accuracy 19%Distance Control 17%Aim 16%

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.

18.3

Average HCP

9.8

Minimum HCP

31.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Scargill (Alternate Tees)

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

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) | 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.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Scargill (Alternate Tees).

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

Scargill Valley Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scargill (Alternate Tees)

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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Focus On Pace And Line

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Accuracy26%

Distance Control21%

Alignment20%

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills

Precision25%

Scoring19%

Distance Control17%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision25%

Aim14%

Alignment14%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Scargill (Alternate Tees)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scargill (Alternate Tees). 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Match Mental Image to Result

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control15%

Precision15%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment27%

Scoring12%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Accuracy37%

Distance Control18%

Alignment18%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Precision18%

Dispersion17%

Distance Control17%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring43%

Accuracy36%

Green Reading10%

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Match Mental Image to Result

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Visualization22%

Accuracy18%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision34%

Aim21%

Distance Control18%

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision32%

Distance Control11%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Scargill (Alternate Tees)

Get answers to common questions about playing Scargill (Alternate Tees) and what to expect.

How difficult is Scargill (Alternate Tees) for mid-handicap golfers?

Scargill (Alternate Tees) 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 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scargill (Alternate Tees)?

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 Scargill (Alternate Tees)?

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

How long is Scargill (Alternate Tees) 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 Scargill (Alternate Tees) 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 Scargill (Alternate Tees) 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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