Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballantyne Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Ballantyne Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballantyne, 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 Ballantyne
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballantyne.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
dlee@ballantyneclub.com
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Facilities
Location
11120 Ballantyne Crossing Avenue
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones, Greg Muirhead
Opened
1996
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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 Ballantyne, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black Tees
Black Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 358 | 179 | 376 | 533 | 467 | 575 | 208 | 420 | 3507 | 411 | 504 | 184 | 360 | 441 | 459 | 400 | 193 | 556 | 3508 | 7015 |
Omega Hybrid Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 329 | 129 | 307 | 499 | 384 | 465 | 130 | 386 | 2981 | 375 | 463 | 120 | 313 | 404 | 358 | 362 | 159 | 521 | 3075 | 6056 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 329 | 129 | 307 | 499 | 430 | 530 | 168 | 386 | 3130 | 375 | 463 | 120 | 313 | 404 | 421 | 362 | 159 | 521 | 3138 | 6268 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballantyne
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 profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Ballantyne
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballantyne. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Prepare for Tournaments at Ballantyne
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 Ballantyne
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballantyne and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballantyne for mid-handicap golfers?
Ballantyne is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballantyne?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6536 yards. The back tees extend to 7015.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballantyne?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Ballantyne and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7015.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Ballantyne 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 Ballantyne strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 7015.0 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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