Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whalsay Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Whalsay Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whalsay, 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 25%Precision 24%Scoring 20%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.

16.1

Average HCP

7.4

Minimum HCP

32.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Whalsay

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop 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) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 Whalsay.

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

Brough

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Opened

1976

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whalsay

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Aim28%

Precision22%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Accuracy35%

Distance Control20%

Alignment18%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Whalsay

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whalsay. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand 10–25 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control Long Iron Flight

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Aim29%

Alignment18%

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Land Within 2 Feet

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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Sand 10–25 Yds

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

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control19%

Scoring18%

Precision16%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Challenge limits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Precision28%

Alignment25%

Distance Control18%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision21%

Scoring14%

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Precision Wedges

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

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

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision25%

Mechanics23%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Whalsay

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 Whalsay

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

How difficult is Whalsay for mid-handicap golfers?

Whalsay is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whalsay?

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 Whalsay?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Whalsay 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 Whalsay 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 Whalsay 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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