Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Medan Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

St. Medan Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Medan, 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 26%Distance Control 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 17%Scoring 17%

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.

19.5

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

34.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for St. Medan

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Flat

Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about St. Medan.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@moffatgolfclub.co.uk

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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

Mionreith

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

James Braid

Opened

1905

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Medan

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

Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills

Alignment32%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy16%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Accuracy19%

Scoring12%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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15 Week Flagship Program for St. Medan

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Medan. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

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

Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills

Aim34%

Dispersion28%

Precision26%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control19%

Aim15%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

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

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Distance Control25%

Scoring15%

Dispersion13%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills

Alignment33%

Aim18%

Scoring15%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Distance Control27%

Precision22%

Aim15%

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Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Alignment33%

Distance Control19%

Scoring15%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills

Scoring31%

Precision17%

Dispersion14%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion26%

Precision23%

Aim14%

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Prepare for Tournaments at St. Medan

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 St. Medan

Get answers to common questions about playing St. Medan and what to expect.

How difficult is St. Medan for mid-handicap golfers?

St. Medan presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Medan?

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 St. Medan?

With a course rating of 70 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is St. Medan and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is St. Medan and how should I play it?

St. Medan is designed as a Links layout. 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 St. Medan 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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