Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Verbier Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Verbier, Valais, Switzerland

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Total Programs

15 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

Esserts Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Esserts, 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 27%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Aim 17%Alignment 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.

15.2

Average HCP

7.6

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Esserts

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range30 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Esserts.

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.club@verbier.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

Case Postale

Course Description

Golf Club Verbier operates two alpine golf courses at 1600 meters altitude in Verbier, offering the Esserts (par 69, 18 holes) and the Moulins (pitch and putt, 18 holes) along with a driving range, putting green, and a clubhouse. The club emphasizes scenic mountain views of the Combins and Mont Blanc and provides coaching, competitions, events, and dining at on-site restaurants Les Esserts and Les Moulins. It positions itself as a convivial, customer-focused destination for golfers of all levels, with hospitality facilities and luxury packages in the Verbier area.

alpine golf • mountain golf • verbier golf • par 69 esserts course • par 54 moulins pitch and putt • driving range • club-house • putting green • golf coaching • competitions • events • on-course restaurants • spectacular alpine views • elevated golf • golf packages verbier • verbier altitude golf • mountain-view golf • golf in switzerland • winter-summer golf

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Donald Harradine

Opened

1969

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Esserts

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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Showing 15 Programs

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Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Choose a clear target, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min13 HCP4 drills

Aim38%

Alignment18%

Stroke16%

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Read Subtle Breaks

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Keep Par Safe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim25%

Scoring20%

Alignment17%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Esserts

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Esserts. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Week 2≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 15–16≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

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Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Center fairway hits, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills

Dispersion36%

Precision30%

Distance Control16%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control24%

Accuracy15%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Alignment30%

Distance Control21%

Aim14%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Scoring36%

Aim18%

Alignment17%

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Vary Landing Spot

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Distance Control33%

Accuracy19%

Alignment18%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills

Precision21%

Distance Control20%

Dispersion15%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills

Alignment34%

Scoring26%

Distance Control16%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring22%

Precision18%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring27%

Precision22%

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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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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring31%

Precision18%

Dispersion15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Esserts

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 Esserts

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

How difficult is Esserts for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Esserts 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 54.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Esserts?

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 Esserts?

With a course rating of 70 and par 54, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 54 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Esserts 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 Esserts and how should I play it?

Esserts 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 Esserts 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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