Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shangri-La Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Champions Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Champions, 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 30%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%Trajectory 11%

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.

12.2

Average HCP

6.7

Minimum HCP

26.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Champions

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit flop shot 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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Champions.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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rob.yanovitch@shangrilaok.com

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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

31000 South Highway 125

Course Description

Located on beautiful Grand Lake O' The Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma, Shangri-La Resort is a premier golf, conference, vacation, and lake retreat destination. With 119 luxurious guest rooms, a large resort pool, an indoor pool, a 27-hole championship golf course, an indoor/outdoor activity park, a medical spa, an indoor pool, 10,000+ square feet of meeting space, multiple dining and drinking venues, and a full-service marina, it is the perfect destination for business or pleasure in a relaxing atmosphere of casual elegance.Named "The Best New Resort in America" and "Oklahoma's #1 Golf Destination" by Midwest Golfing Magazine, Shangri-La's resort hotel was also named "Outstanding Lodging in Oklahoma" recipient of the coveted RedBud award issued by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association. In addition to year-round golf, Shangri-La also offers seasonal boat rentals, personal watercraft rentals, yacht charters, and parasailing at Sail Grand Waterfront, located at Shangri-La Marina adjacent to the resort hotel. NEW - Par three 18-hole golf course, The Battlefield. Now Open!

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Donald Sechrest

Opened

1982

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Champions

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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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills

Alignment26%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control19%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring27%

Accuracy15%

Distance Control12%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Champions

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Champions. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

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Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control33%

Accuracy19%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

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

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Precision22%

Aim20%

Scoring16%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Accuracy35%

Alignment20%

Distance Control20%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills

Alignment33%

Scoring19%

Aim16%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Distance Control19%

Scoring18%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision22%

Distance Control10%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Champions

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

United States•54 holes

2026 Spring Region Preview

4/5/2026

Stroke Play

University of Central Missouri

NCAA Division II

women

Open for registration

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United States•54 holes

2026 Spring Region Preview

4/5/2026

Stroke Play

University of Central Missouri

NCAA Division II

women

Open for registration

View full preparation program

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Champions

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

How difficult is Champions for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Champions challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Champions?

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 Champions?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Champions 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 Champions 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 Champions 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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