Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Athens Country Club

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

North Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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 30%Precision 21%Distance Control 16%Aim 16%Trajectory 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.

Average HCP

10.9

Minimum HCP

33.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for North

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about North.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mcofer@athenscountryclub.com

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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

2700 Jefferson Road

Course Description

Athens Country Club is a historic private club in Athens, Georgia, established in 1926. It features golf facilities including the Ross Course and the recently redesigned Dudley Course, offering a challenge for players of all levels and a scene for family-friendly recreation. The club emphasizes personalized service and a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere, with dining and lifestyle options for members and guests. Located at 2700 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 30607, it also provides membership opportunities and related hospitality amenities.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Donald Ross

Opened

1926

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for North

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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Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Eliminate mental errors, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min9 HCP3 drills

Scoring35%

Precision26%

Green Reading14%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring21%

Accuracy19%

Aim18%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control23%

Aim17%

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13 Week Flagship Program for North

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Match Mental Image to Result

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Control mid iron arc, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min27 HCP9 drills

Trajectory25%

Mechanics20%

Precision18%

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Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Precision24%

Aim15%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy23%

Aim13%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control32%

Visualization24%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim28%

Alignment20%

Precision17%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Accuracy34%

Distance Control28%

Alignment22%

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Match Mental Image to Result

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills

Trajectory25%

Precision21%

Mechanics17%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control15%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at North

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 North

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

How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, North challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?

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 North?

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 North and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is North and how should I play it?

North 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 North 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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