Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Barefoot Resort and Golf
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Norman Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Norman, 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 Norman
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Norman.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
dgenevro@barefootgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road
Course Description
A 2,300 acre residential golf community, Barefoot Resort & Golf is one of the most exceptional golf resorts in Myrtle Beach. With names like Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, Greg Norman and Pete Dye, golfers know that they will be treated to some of the finest golf architecture in the world. On April 13, 2000 Barefoot successfully opened four championship courses simultaneously, making it the only time a developer has opened four new courses at the same time in the United States. We are the host site of Golf Channel's hit TV show – ‘Big Break' Myrtle Beach. Each golf course has received national acclaim by all of the major golf publications. They include: Myrtle Beach's #1 Golf Course ranking and "Americas Top 100 Public Courses" by Golf Digest, "Top 15 You Can Play in SC" by Golfweek and holds the distinction of being named both the Myrtle Beach and SC state "Golf Course of the Year." Featuring all-inclusive golf packages with premium resort-style amenities, a state of the art lighted driving range, short game practice facility, full service restaurant and bar, everything you need can be found at the resort or just a short drive away. All this and more is conveniently located within minutes of fine dining, entertainment, shopping and the wide beaches of North Myrtle Beach. For more information on how to book a tee time, your next golf vacation or how to become a Member, give us a call or head on over to www.barefootgolf.com to learn more It's no secret why Barefoot Resort & Golf is one of the most sought after golf destinations in the country. Let us help make your vacation one to remember!
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Course Information
Holes
72
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Norman
Opened
2000
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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 Norman, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Family Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 285 | 100 | 295 | 356 | 288 | 102 | 207 | 348 | 2271 | 93 | 292 | 233 | 280 | 274 | 348 | 97 | 282 | 406 | 2305 | 4576 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 285 | 100 | 295 | 424 | 315 | 102 | 207 | 440 | 2458 | 93 | 292 | 332 | 303 | 274 | 416 | 97 | 282 | 406 | 2495 | 4953 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 293 | 145 | 330 | 459 | 322 | 108 | 269 | 447 | 2689 | 135 | 357 | 340 | 347 | 314 | 449 | 110 | 316 | 410 | 2778 | 5467 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 318 | 145 | 342 | 459 | 339 | 122 | 269 | 499 | 2809 | 135 | 357 | 380 | 347 | 314 | 468 | 131 | 318 | 461 | 2911 | 5720 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Norman
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 profileSink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Norman
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Norman. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Norman
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 Norman
Get answers to common questions about playing Norman and what to expect.
How difficult is Norman for mid-handicap golfers?
Norman presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Norman?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5148 yards. The back tees extend to 5720.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Norman?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Norman and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5720.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Norman and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Norman strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5720.0 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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