Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Pines Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

St. Pines Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Pines, 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 26%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Alignment 15%

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.

21.9

Average HCP

11.6

Minimum HCP

35.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for St. Pines

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about St. Pines.

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

1166-2, Shiwachoshiwa

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1993

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Pines

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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus On Pace And Line

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring16%

Alignment15%

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Make Par Around the Green

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control19%

Alignment14%

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13 Week Flagship Program for St. Pines

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Pines. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills

Trajectory30%

Mechanics18%

Distance Control17%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Keep Par Safe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision21%

Dispersion19%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control30%

Visualization26%

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Stop Ball on Dime

Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Alignment27%

Accuracy13%

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Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min25 HCP9 drills

Trajectory24%

Mechanics20%

Precision18%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Distance Control21%

Dispersion21%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at St. Pines

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. Pines

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

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

St. Pines is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

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

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. Pines?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is St. Pines 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 St. Pines 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 St. Pines 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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