Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Azalea Sands Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Azalea Sands Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Azalea Sands Golf Club, 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 Azalea Sands Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Azalea Sands Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
pro@azaleasandsgc.com
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Facilities
Location
2100 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gene Hamm
Opened
1972
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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 Azalea Sands Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 385 | 143 | 352 | 346 | 145 | 325 | 295 | 470 | 2761 | 430 | 313 | 354 | 305 | 139 | 478 | 355 | 125 | 353 | 2852 | 5613 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 322 | 124 | 287 | 253 | 135 | 275 | 265 | 359 | 2292 | 355 | 264 | 308 | 216 | 120 | 385 | 295 | 110 | 270 | 2323 | 4615 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 345 | 124 | 336 | 328 | 140 | 307 | 275 | 359 | 2504 | 355 | 270 | 318 | 255 | 132 | 414 | 305 | 120 | 295 | 2464 | 4968 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Azalea Sands Golf Club
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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Azalea Sands Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Azalea Sands Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Azalea Sands Golf Club
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 Azalea Sands Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Azalea Sands Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Azalea Sands Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Azalea Sands Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Azalea Sands Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5114 yards. The back tees extend to 5613.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Azalea Sands Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Azalea Sands Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5613.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Azalea Sands Golf Club 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 Azalea Sands Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5613.0 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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