Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sion
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Sion Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sion, 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 Sion
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sion.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@golfclubsion.ch
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Facilities
Location
Rte de Vissigen 150, 1950 Sion, Switzerland
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harradine
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Sion, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Female
Blue Male Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.2 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 242 | 168 | 277 | 290 | 298 | 126 | 461 | 335 | 2541 | 312 | 334 | 148 | 505 | 383 | 112 | 483 | 131 | 341 | 2749 | 5302 |
White Male Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 277 | 194 | 328 | 329 | 334 | 148 | 519 | 382 | 2897 | 366 | 387 | 166 | 575 | 429 | 129 | 555 | 153 | 382 | 3142 | 6047 |
Yellow Male Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 254 | 174 | 306 | 305 | 308 | 136 | 494 | 346 | 2678 | 314 | 344 | 159 | 539 | 405 | 118 | 511 | 142 | 352 | 2884 | 5570 |
Blue Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 242 | 168 | 277 | 290 | 298 | 126 | 461 | 335 | 2541 | 312 | 334 | 148 | 505 | 383 | 112 | 483 | 131 | 341 | 2749 | 5302 |
Red Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 219 | 153 | 265 | 269 | 279 | 120 | 437 | 298 | 2323 | 293 | 301 | 138 | 471 | 345 | 108 | 448 | 125 | 308 | 2537 | 4868 |
White Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.6 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 277 | 194 | 328 | 329 | 334 | 148 | 519 | 382 | 2897 | 366 | 387 | 166 | 575 | 429 | 129 | 555 | 153 | 382 | 3142 | 6047 |
Yellow Female Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 254 | 174 | 306 | 305 | 308 | 136 | 494 | 346 | 2678 | 314 | 344 | 159 | 539 | 405 | 118 | 511 | 142 | 352 | 2884 | 5570 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sion
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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Sion
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sion. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedMake par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Sion
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 Sion
Get answers to common questions about playing Sion and what to expect.
How difficult is Sion for mid-handicap golfers?
Sion presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sion?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5458 yards. The back tees extend to 6047.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sion?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Sion and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6047.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Sion and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Sion strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6047.0 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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