Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Arrowhead Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Waterway Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waterway, 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 33%Distance Control 21%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%Aim 12%

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.

19.4

Average HCP

10.7

Minimum HCP

34.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Waterway

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

Short Game26 min

Sand Short

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

Driving Range43 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Waterway.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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arrow@sccoast.net

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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

1201 Burcale Road

Course Description

Arrowhead Country Club is Myrtle Beach’s premier 27-hole golf complex featuring three distinct nine-hole tracks—The Waterway, The Cypress, and The Lakes—set along the Intracoastal Waterway. Opened in 1994 and redesigned greens with MiniVerde Bermuda grass, it emphasizes accuracy off the tee and consistently strong conditions. The course is known for its Bermuda fairways, water hazards on most holes, and a family-friendly environment highlighted by events like Kids Play Free. Managed by a team including Ray Floyd and Tom Jackson, Arrowhead offers multiple tee options to accommodate golfers of all skill levels and remains a top destination for golf vacations in the Myrtle Beach area.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Raymond Floyd/Tom Jackson

Opened

1995

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Business Claimed

⭐4.6(960 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waterway

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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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy25%

Distance Control15%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control17%

Accuracy14%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Distance Control23%

Precision14%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision36%

Scoring27%

Aim24%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Waterway

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waterway. 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.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision28%

Scoring24%

Aim17%

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Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control31%

Visualization25%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring23%

Dispersion17%

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Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy12%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment34%

Accuracy17%

Scoring17%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Aim22%

Mechanics15%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory18%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Waterway

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 Waterway

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

How difficult is Waterway for mid-handicap golfers?

Waterway presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waterway?

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 Waterway?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Waterway 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 Waterway and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Waterway 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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