Around the clock drill
We all know that holing out inside six feet is key to a good score, so if you can improve your conversion rate in this range you’re guaranteed to get better. Try this drill, where the aim is to hole each putt in a circle, but if you miss one you have to start again. Each putt will have a slightly different break that you’ll need to read, so it’s also a great drill for fine tuning your pre-shot routine.

Ladder drill
If you have a competitive side and want to practise a mix of distance control, accuracy and handling pressure, try this ladder drill. Starting three foot from the hole, move a grip length further away each time you hole a putt. Going back to the start if you miss allows the pressure to build up and tests your nerves.

Threeball Matchplay
Each member in your group plays singles matchplay against the other two, with full shots received in each game. It means that even if you get beaten in one match by the 14th, you’ve still got a chance of redeeming yourself in the other.

Wentworth
The lowest handicap (A) plays off scratch with the other two (B and C) receiving three-quarters difference. Holes 1-6 sees A take on the betterball of B/C, holes 7-12 sees B take on A/C, and holes 13-18 sees C take on A/B. Whoever wins a hole gets a point.

American Stableford
Each hole has six points up for grabs. The winner receives four and the runner-up two. If the runners-up tie both players get one point and if two players tie to win they both receive three. The winner is the golfer with the most points after 18 holes.