How we use our short game area to improve your game

The large putting green in front of the clubhouse is perfect for technical training – from setup and stroke mechanics to green reading and distance control. At the same time, you can enjoy the beautiful view, and a coffee or refreshing drink is only a few steps away.

On this small, beautiful green we train short approach shots from the semirough – played low and aimed at a closely placed flag. These situations happen constantly on the course: the landing spot is often in front of the green and the trajectory stays lower.

With beginners and handicap-course players, we also practise putting from the fringe, from one to five metres. Instead of reaching for the wedge immediately, we look for simple, reliable solutions.

The natural obstacle behind the green is ideal for practising high approach shots from 10 to 20 metres. Anyone who takes too much risk ends up in the bushes – a playful but memorable reminder that nobody wants to be “Tiger in the Woods.”

We use this green to practise the basic technique for chips and short pitches without much risk. We play from different lies and distances, test various clubs, adjust ball flights – and there’s plenty of space behind the green, so making mistakes is part of the learning process.

This area is all about discovery: players in our handicap courses practise simple approach shots to different targets and try out putter, sand wedge, pitching wedge or an 8-iron. This creates real experience – playful, practical and close to the game. Many come back to practise here even outside course hours … unless they’re relaxing on the beach.

Our small pitching green is ideal for shots from the semirough and short pitches with minimal rollout. Behind it, bushes and a tree naturally close off the area – just like on the course. This creates a real on-course feeling and encourages precise shot-making. Here it’s all about technique, touch and learning through exploration.

We have plenty of space here – and that’s essential for creating varied tasks and challenging golfers in realistic situations. It helps them learn faster and later practise more independently.

On greens 1 to 3, we work on short pitch shots from 20, 40 and 75 metres. Perfect for beginners to develop feel and technique. The semirough around the greens provides realistic conditions without any risk to windows or fellow players.

In the greenside bunker we train controlled, soft shots with a high ball flight. We cover the standard bunker shot and the adjustments needed for different sand conditions – whether firm, soft or very thin. Distance control is also an important focus. The goal is to build precision, feel and real confidence in the shot.

In the fairway bunker, control matters more than power. We train clean ball-first contact with different clubs. These shots are technically demanding but excellent for building consistency and focus. We also use the fairway bunker to refine the strike point with irons – a real challenge.