Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Applewood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Applewood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Applewood Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Applewood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Applewood Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@applewoodga.com
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Facilities
Location
6130 Story Mill Rd, Keysville, GA 30816, USA
Course Description
Applewood Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located just south of Augusta, Georgia, built on an old apple orchard. It features a fully stocked Pro-Shop, a driving range, a short game practice area, and a practice green, aiming to provide great value and well-maintained fairways and greens for golfers of all skill levels. The course emphasizes friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere, with offerings for outings, weddings, memberships, and events. Located in Keysville, GA, it markets itself as a convenient Augusta-area golfing option with seasonal scenery such as apple blossoms and azaleas.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chuck Baer
Opened
1996
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Applewood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.2 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 495 | 340 | 457 | 142 | 366 | 348 | 316 | 157 | 2958 | 335 | 456 | 285 | 145 | 322 | 338 | 246 | 162 | 445 | 2734 | 5692 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.8 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 447 | 300 | 389 | 114 | 316 | 279 | 245 | 99 | 2489 | 254 | 425 | 241 | 117 | 264 | 231 | 195 | 139 | 405 | 2271 | 4760 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.1 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 495 | 340 | 457 | 142 | 366 | 348 | 316 | 157 | 2958 | 335 | 456 | 285 | 145 | 322 | 338 | 246 | 162 | 445 | 2734 | 5692 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 447 | 300 | 389 | 114 | 316 | 279 | 245 | 99 | 2489 | 254 | 425 | 241 | 117 | 264 | 231 | 195 | 139 | 405 | 2271 | 4760 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Applewood Golf Course
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Applewood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Applewood Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Applewood Golf Course
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 Applewood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Applewood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Applewood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Applewood Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Applewood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5226 yards. The back tees extend to 5692.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Applewood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Applewood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5692.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Applewood Golf Course and how should I play it?
Applewood Golf Course 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 Applewood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5692.0 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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