Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sweetgum Executive 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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Sweet Gum Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sweet Gum, 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%Aim 20%Precision 19%Distance Control 18%Dispersion 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.

17.4

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

32.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sweet Gum

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sweet Gum.

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

3198 Hendry Drive

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Clifton, Ezell & Clifton

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sweet Gum

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills

Distance Control30%

Visualization29%

Dispersion21%

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Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Alignment14%

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Land Close To Pin

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Alignment23%

Aim22%

Distance Control18%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills

Scoring43%

Accuracy32%

Visualization16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Sweet Gum

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Perfect woods arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills

Trajectory24%

Precision19%

Mechanics19%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Scoring20%

Dispersion13%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Aim25%

Alignment19%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Pick spot and trust, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Aim34%

Scoring18%

Dispersion17%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim27%

Alignment17%

Distance Control15%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control24%

Accuracy15%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Sweet Gum

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 Sweet Gum

Get answers to common questions about playing Sweet Gum and what to expect.

How difficult is Sweet Gum for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Sweet Gum technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 28.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sweet Gum?

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 Sweet Gum?

With a course rating of 70 and par 28, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 28 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Sweet Gum and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Sweet Gum 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 Sweet Gum 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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