Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Hollows Golf Club

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Montpelier, Virginia, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 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+4 more

Lake/Road Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake/Road, 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 33%Distance Control 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 14%Aim 12%

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.

19.1

Average HCP

8.5

Minimum HCP

32.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lake/Road

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot 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

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lake/Road.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@thehollows.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

14501 Greenwood Church Road

Course Description

The Hollows Golf Club is a family-owned golf facility located in Montpelier, Virginia, nestled in Hanover County. It offers a relaxing, affordable golf experience with a course that has evolved from a six-generation homestead since 1984. The club provides tee times, a restaurant on-site, and various associations and outings, positioning itself as a community-focused destination for golfers in the north Richmond area.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ault, Clark & Associates

Opened

1984

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Business Claimed

⭐4.0(219 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake/Road

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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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control23%

Alignment22%

Scoring15%

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Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Aim20%

Alignment18%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Set up par or better, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Precision17%

Accuracy15%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Lake/Road

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake/Road. 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≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Picture Perfect Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it close: set up par or better every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision27%

Distance Control16%

Scoring16%

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Close from Tough Lie

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision26%

Aim13%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Aim25%

Alignment17%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills

Distance Control32%

Alignment26%

Precision11%

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Picture Perfect Roll

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control15%

Precision15%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring26%

Precision24%

Dispersion16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake/Road

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 Lake/Road

Get answers to common questions about playing Lake/Road and what to expect.

How difficult is Lake/Road for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Lake/Road challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake/Road?

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 Lake/Road?

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 Lake/Road and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Lake/Road and how should I play it?

Lake/Road is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lake/Road 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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