Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Bridgewater Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Carmel, Indiana, United States of America

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Preserve Academy Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Preserve Academy, 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 28%Distance Control 27%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.

17.8

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

35.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Preserve Academy

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Preserve Academy.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mike.gardner@thebridgewaterclub.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

3535 East 161st Street

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Pete Dye

Opened

1999

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Preserve Academy

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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Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Aim20%

Distance Control14%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Scoring40%

Accuracy30%

Distance Control9%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics23%

Aim14%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Preserve Academy

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Preserve Academy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

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Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring22%

Dispersion12%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills

Aim30%

Scoring19%

Alignment16%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control23%

Alignment20%

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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

Precision26%

Aim17%

Dispersion16%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control22%

Accuracy19%

Trajectory15%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy19%

Dispersion16%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Consistent mid iron length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring25%

Trajectory17%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Control long iron distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring21%

Dispersion10%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Preserve Academy

Get answers to common questions about playing Preserve Academy and what to expect.

How difficult is Preserve Academy for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Preserve Academy technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 28.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Preserve Academy?

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 Preserve Academy?

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 Preserve Academy 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 Preserve Academy 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 Preserve Academy 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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