61% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for BallenIsles Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
100 BallenIsles Circle
Course Description
A premier gated community of privacy and prestige nestled in the heart of Florida's renowned Palm Beaches. Few country clubs in America offer golfers such a historic connection to the traditions of the game as BallenIsles. The three championship courses here were originally commissioned by John D. MacArthur in 1963 to serve as the home of the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) and continue to this day to provide members with a wide variety of top-notch golfing experiences.Amid 1,300 pristine tropical acres, the tradition of great private clubs is flourishing in a community of 1,575 luxury homes, 54 holes of golf, 21 tennis courts 9 pickleball courts and a full breadth of outstanding amenities. BallenIsles' magnificent 115,000 square-foot clubhouse provides an elegant setting for member activities. A 62,000 sq/ft, Sports Complex including a Fitness Center, resort-style pool, full-service Cosmo & Company Spa & Salon highlights the Club's total commitment to a healthy member lifestyle. BallenIsles is at the heart of everything that makes Palm Beach Gardens famous for a rich, fulfilling lifestyle. With an average temperature of 75 degrees from November to April, it is easy to enjoy the myriad outdoor and cultural activities this area has to offer, including boating, fishing, water sports, theater, upscale shopping and evening entertainment. When it comes time for a getaway, Palm Beach International Airport is only a few minutes' drive.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee/Dick Wilson
Opened
1964
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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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE/WHITE LONG
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par fours testing tee accuracy and wedge control, while tough par fives offer birdie rewards but amplify bogey threats through their difficulty rankings.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725959 yards5449 metersCR 75.5Bogey 106.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 139 | 404 | 136 | 340 | 310 | 513 | 365 | 490 | 3044 | 371 | 139 | 314 | 289 | 444 | 359 | 147 | 494 | 358 | 2915 | 5959 |
B
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725530 yards5057 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.2Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 115 | 392 | 112 | 301 | 310 | 473 | 319 | 435 | 2792 | 314 | 134 | 314 | 289 | 444 | 335 | 111 | 459 | 338 | 2738 | 5530 |
B
BLUE/WHITE LONG Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725705 yards5217 metersCR 74.1Bogey 104.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 115 | 392 | 136 | 340 | 310 | 473 | 319 | 490 | 2910 | 371 | 134 | 314 | 289 | 444 | 335 | 111 | 459 | 338 | 2795 | 5705 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725373 yards4913 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 115 | 392 | 112 | 301 | 267 | 473 | 319 | 435 | 2749 | 314 | 134 | 280 | 253 | 400 | 335 | 111 | 459 | 338 | 2624 | 5373 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started51% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision30%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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70% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
74% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
74% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
58% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
70% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
55% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
63% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For BLUE/WHITE LONG tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
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Get Started85% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
78% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
76% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Scoring19%
Mechanics18%
59% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
61% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision21%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Aim20%
59% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
73% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
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Get Started54% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Precision22%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Visualization16%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
84% match
For BLUE tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
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Get Started60% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring29%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Green Reading14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5666 yards. The back tees extend to 5959.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5959.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5959.0 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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