Practice Programs

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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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

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Villa (Alternate Tees) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Villa (Alternate Tees), 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 24%Precision 20%Dispersion 14%Trajectory 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.

18.6

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

32.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Villa (Alternate Tees)

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

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.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Villa (Alternate Tees).

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Villa Farm, Blackham

Course Description

Villa Golf Course is a family-run nine-hole golf course set in a tranquil valley in Blackham, near the Kent–Sussex border. Established in 1990, the course offers a genuine test of skill for both experienced and novice golfers and is gradually expanding to 18 holes. The facility includes practice nets, a putting green, and a driving area, with access for both members and non-members. Located between Royal Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead, it provides easy access from Gatwick, London, and southern ports.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Villa (Alternate Tees)

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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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Aim19%

Dispersion17%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Villa (Alternate Tees)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Villa (Alternate Tees). 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≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Precision22%

Aim21%

Dispersion16%

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Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Set up for success, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Alignment33%

Aim23%

Scoring20%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

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

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

Alignment16%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment26%

Accuracy17%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Trajectory29%

Distance Control28%

Mechanics15%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Villa (Alternate Tees)

Get answers to common questions about playing Villa (Alternate Tees) and what to expect.

How difficult is Villa (Alternate Tees) for mid-handicap golfers?

Villa (Alternate Tees) presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Villa (Alternate Tees)?

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 Villa (Alternate Tees)?

With a course rating of 70 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Villa (Alternate Tees) and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Villa (Alternate Tees) and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Villa (Alternate Tees) 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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