Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort

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Vipingo, Kilifi, Kenya

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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Boabab Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Boabab, 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 29%Precision 23%Distance Control 16%Accuracy 15%Aim 15%

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.

19.1

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

31.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Boabab

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Sand Short

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Boabab.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

proshop@vipingoridge.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

Vipingo Ridge Resort

Course Description

Vipingo Ridge Ltd. is a premier lifestyle and hospitality destination located on Kenya's coast near Kilifi. Spanning 2,500 acres, it features diverse landscapes, including wildlife sanctuaries, gardens, and coastal terrain. Established in the early 2000s, Vipingo Ridge operates as a gated community and resort, offering a blend of luxury living, eco-tourism, and recreational amenities.The development includes an 18-hole PGA championship golf course, which is Africa’s only PGA-branded course, and a private airstrip with connections to Nairobi. Guests can enjoy luxury villas and homes for short- or long-term stays, as well as fully equipped venues for corporate retreats, weddings, and seminars. The site also offers fishing dams, sports facilities, and guided wildlife experiences, emphasizing sustainability and wildlife conservation in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

David Jones

Opened

2009

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Boabab

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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Hit Cup More Often Precisely

Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills

Precision42%

Scoring38%

Green Reading11%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim26%

Scoring26%

Accuracy12%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Aim19%

Mechanics17%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Boabab

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Boabab. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Cup More Often Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par from Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

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

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics26%

Precision26%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring23%

Dispersion18%

Precision15%

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Save Par from Fringe

Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Scoring46%

Accuracy23%

Green Reading8%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills

Accuracy39%

Scoring31%

Visualization18%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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

Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills

Distance Control28%

Precision24%

Dispersion19%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Aim15%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring24%

Dispersion23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Boabab

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 Boabab

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

How difficult is Boabab for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Boabab 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 Boabab?

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 Boabab?

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 Boabab 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 Boabab and how should I play it?

Boabab 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 Boabab 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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