Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunersee Golf Club

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Thun, Bern, Switzerland

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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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

18 Loch Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 18 Loch, 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 32%Distance Control 27%Precision 17%Trajectory 13%Aim 10%

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.

15.6

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

30.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for 18 Loch

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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) | 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) | 9 Targets

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 18 Loch.

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@golfthunersee.ch

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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

Tempelstrasse 20

Course Description

Golf Club Thunersee operates three golf courses totaling 36 holes in Thun, Switzerland, offering a variety of golfing facilities including a 9-hole and 18-hole layout with driving range, Pitch+Putt and putting greens. The club provides golf training, lessons, and tournament events, and maintains a golf shop and winter operations. It emphasizes accessibility within the Thun area, listing convenient transport links and on-site amenities such as a restaurant nearby, and publishes club news and seasonal information for members and visitors.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jeff Howes

Opened

2001

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 18 Loch

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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Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills

Alignment35%

Scoring32%

Aim14%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring52%

Distance Control29%

Visualization19%

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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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14 Week Flagship Program for 18 Loch

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 18 Loch. 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≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills

Distance Control30%

Precision23%

Aim13%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

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

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring35%

Green Reading11%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills

Distance Control30%

Alignment19%

Trajectory12%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision18%

Aim15%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control40%

Scoring28%

Trajectory16%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Precision Long Irons

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision18%

Dispersion18%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Prepare for Tournaments at 18 Loch

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 18 Loch

Get answers to common questions about playing 18 Loch and what to expect.

How difficult is 18 Loch for mid-handicap golfers?

18 Loch presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at 18 Loch?

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 18 Loch?

With a course rating of 70 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is 18 Loch 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 18 Loch and how should I play it?

18 Loch 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 18 Loch 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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