Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Vineyards Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Naples, Florida, United States of America
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Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

194

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

North Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.

17.7
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for North

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Driver | Y Area
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

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

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | 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 chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about North.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

pmalonson@vineyardscountryclubnaples.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

400 Vineyards Blvd

Course Information

Holes

36

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Mark McCumber

Opened

1988

Conditions

Fairway: CelebrationGreen: Bermuda

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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 North, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for #1 Tee

Tee Insight:This course tests ball-striking repeatedly through long par fours needing precise drives and approaches, with par fives adding birdie risk amid back nine toughness.
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#1 Tee Tee

Gender: MalePar 726931 yards6338 metersCR 73.8Bogey 98.6Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 132

Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par435444435364443454353672
Handicap151311957317128141816461210
Yardage378161525355437409429185562344144842640615036854839722452334906931

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for North

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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% match to course practice profile
41% match
For #1 Tee tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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59% match
For #1 Tee tees

Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring22%
Precision13%

14 Week Flagship Program for North

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

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 3–47 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

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43% match
For #1 Tee tees

Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy29%
Aim10%
53% match
For #1 Tee tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For #1 Tee tees

Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Precision17%
50% match
For #1 Tee tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim30%
Alignment23%

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54% match
For #1 Tee tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
73% match
For #1 Tee tees

Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For #5 Tee tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For #5 Tee tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%

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68% match
For #5 Tee tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
53% match
For #3 Tee tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For #3 Tee tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
68% match
For #3 Tee tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For #3 Tee tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For #3 Tee tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%

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70% match
For #3 Tee tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For #3 Tee tees

Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at North

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about North

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

How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?

North is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5880 yards. The back tees extend to 6931.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at North?

With a course rating of 73.8 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 North and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6931.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is North 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 North strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6931.0 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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