Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Suntree Country Club

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Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
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Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

185

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Classic Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Classic, 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 27%Distance Control 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%

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.

16.3
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
28.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Classic

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

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

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit 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.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

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

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

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

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Classic.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

brent.naylor@suntree.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

1 Country Club Drive

Course Description

Suntree Country Club is a private country club based out of Melbourne Florida, located at 300 Country Club Dr - Melbourne, FL 32940

Course Information

Holes

36

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Opened

1973

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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 Classic, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLACK

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests from long par fives and steady par fours that push positioning choices and iron control, with bogey traps waiting on the toughest spots across both nines.
B

BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 726975 yards6378 metersCR 74.3Bogey 99.5Slope 136

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 139

Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 132

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453454344365444343453672
Handicap711711513159310148616218124
Yardage391561175396540347161423443343752436143841620240820540458035386975

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Classic

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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12 Week Flagship Program for Classic

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Classic. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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53% match
For BLACK tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For BLACK tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
63% match
For BLACK tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
74% match
For BLACK tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%

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37% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim14%
48% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

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62% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

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

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Alignment12%
52% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
59% match
For BLACK/GOLD tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
49% match
For GOLD/GREEN tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For GOLD/GREEN tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control17%

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58% match
For GOLD/GREEN tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Classic

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 Classic

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

How difficult is Classic for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Classic technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Classic?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6624 yards. The back tees extend to 6975.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Classic?

With a course rating of 74.3 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 Classic and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6975.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Classic 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 Classic strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6975.0 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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