Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Westlake Golf & Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Hardy, Virginia, 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

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

The Westlake Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Westlake, 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 26%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%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.

16.1

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

30.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Westlake

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

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Westlake.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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golf@golfthewestlake.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

360 Chestnut Creek Drive

Course Description

Copper Cove Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Hardy, Virginia, near Smith Mountain Lake. The course offers world-class golfing experiences, a pro shop, and event spaces for meetings, parties, and receptions, along with seasonal pool memberships and clubhouse amenities. The site highlights tee-time booking, dining options through a grille menu, and multiple on-site attractions such as the course, pool, and clubhouse. It serves visitors and members in the Smith Mountain Lake region with a focus on golfing, recreation, and social events.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Russell Breeden

Opened

1989

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Westlake

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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Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Distance Control8%

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Focus On Pace And Line

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Accuracy20%

Scoring18%

Distance Control14%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Scoring16%

Dispersion16%

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11 Week Flagship Program for The Westlake

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Westlake. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Leave tap-ins, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Distance Control31%

Accuracy23%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim13%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Accuracy29%

Scoring18%

Alignment17%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control25%

Aim18%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills

Distance Control19%

Precision17%

Scoring17%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Control mid iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills

Trajectory26%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Westlake

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 The Westlake

Get answers to common questions about playing The Westlake and what to expect.

How difficult is The Westlake for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Westlake technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Westlake?

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 The Westlake?

With a course rating of 70 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 The Westlake 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 The Westlake and how should I play it?

The Westlake 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 The Westlake 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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