Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunnycrest Golf Course

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Total Programs

12 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

Sunnycrest Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunnycrest, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Scoring 16%Trajectory 14%

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.

20.8

Average HCP

12.4

Minimum HCP

32.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sunnycrest

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sunnycrest.

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

Caleb Avenue

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1928

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunnycrest

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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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Distance Control36%

Precision21%

Alignment18%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Aim22%

Precision21%

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Short Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Sunnycrest

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

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Short Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Land Within 2 Feet

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim25%

Distance Control24%

Precision14%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Aim37%

Alignment37%

Scoring27%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy19%

Scoring16%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills

Distance Control31%

Aim18%

Dispersion14%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Dispersion25%

Precision21%

Scoring17%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion27%

Precision26%

Scoring19%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Sunnycrest

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 Sunnycrest

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

How difficult is Sunnycrest for mid-handicap golfers?

Sunnycrest presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunnycrest?

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 Sunnycrest?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Sunnycrest and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Sunnycrest 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 Sunnycrest 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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