Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tam O'Shanter Golf Club

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Dales Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dales, 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 30%Precision 21%Distance Control 16%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.

16.9

Average HCP

7.2

Minimum HCP

31.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Dales

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Chip | 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and 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 Dales.

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

5055 Hills & Dales Road NW

Course Description

With two expertly maintained 18 hole courses, premier practice facility, colonial style clubhouse,restaurant and lounge, Tam O'Shanter has offered a country club experience to public golfers since the 1920's.\\The Dales course opened in 1928 and is a challenging layout used for the final round of the Ohio Open Championship for 15 years. With the fairways naturally sculpted by the glaciers, you will discover beautiful rolling hills with many native trees.\\The Hills course opened in 1931. With small undulating greens you will need to bring your accuracy and a good putter to score well on this course.

golf course • public golfing • 18-hole golf • golf practice facility • country club • Ohio Open Championship • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Leonard Macomber

Opened

1928

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dales

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim19%

Dispersion17%

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Get Square for Success

Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills

Alignment31%

Scoring19%

Aim18%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Dales

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dales. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion16%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring22%

Aim14%

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills

Distance Control23%

Precision23%

Aim18%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Scoring36%

Distance Control14%

Accuracy13%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills

Alignment30%

Scoring20%

Distance Control16%

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Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Dales

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dales

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

How difficult is Dales for mid-handicap golfers?

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

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dales?

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 Dales?

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

How long is Dales and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Dales 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 Dales 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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