Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Barefoot Resort and Golf

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States of America
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%

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.

19.6
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Norman

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

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

✉️

Email

dgenevro@barefootgolf.com

Giving lessons at Barefoot Resort and Golf? Get featured here.

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

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!

four Myrtle Beach golf courses • norman course • love course • fazio course • dye course • golf vacation south carolina • north myrtle beach golf • stay and play packages • golf getaways • golf vacations myrtle beach • golf destination myrtle beach • golf architecture norman love fazio dye • barefoot resort golf • golf resort south carolina • myrtle beach golf packages • coastal golf resort • golf club privileges • golf events north myrtle beach • tournament services myrtle beach • weddings golf resort • golf • resort • championship courses • golf packages • Myrtle Beach • hospitality and recreation

Course Information

Holes

72

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Greg Norman

Opened

2000

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
N/A(0 reviews)
View on Google Maps

Barefoot Resort and Golf Social Media Presence

Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.

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

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours needing straight drives for wedge pars, with scoring risks spiking on high-handicap leaders like tough par fours and reachable par fives.Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short-Long (3-20+ ft), Distance Control, Green Reading, Chip, Pitch, Distance Control, Precision, Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8), Accuracy, Trajectory
F

Family Tee

Gender: FemalePar 724576 yards4184 metersCR 67.5Bogey 94.1Slope 113

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 117

Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 109

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443454345363444453453672
Handicap119135711517314624181016128
Yardage2902851002953562881022073482271932922332802743489728240623054576

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.

Filter programs by category (select one)

Showing 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
29% match
For White tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For White tees

Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
74% match
For White tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
73% match
For White tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Alignment20%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Mobile app

Star this curriculum and sync to your phone

Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.

Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started
61% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started
45% match
For Family tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
40% match
For Green tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started
44% match
For Green tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For Green tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Aim15%
76% match
For Green tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
64% match
For Green tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Green tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Green tees

Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started
29% match
For Gold tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For Gold tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
2026

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.

Nearby Courses

Practice Programs for Nearby Courses

Explore practice programs for courses near Norman. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.

Showing 9 Nearby Courses
16 Programs
0 km away

Company logoBarefoot Resort and Golf - The Dye

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

47 Programs
0 km away

Company logoBarefoot Resort and Golf - Love

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

48 Programs
0 km away

Company logoBarefoot Resort and Golf - Fazio

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

46 Programs
3.18 km away

Company logoArcadian Shores Golf Club

Myrtle Beach, SC

45 Programs
4.59 km away

Company logoAzalea Sands Golf Course - Azalea Sands Golf Club

North Myrtle Beach, SC

14 Programs
4.64 km away

Company logoSapporo Scots Hill Golf Club - Rose-Azalea

Ishikari, Hokkaido

15 Programs
4.64 km away

Company logoAzalea Country Club - Azalea

Hitachi-Oomiya, Ibaraki

18 Programs
4.64 km away

Company logoSapporo Scots Hill Golf Club - Rose

Ishikari, Hokkaido

Same Architect

Courses by Greg Norman

Explore other courses designed by Greg Norman. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.

Showing 6 Courses

Company logoPelican Waters Golf Club

Pelican Waters Golf Club

Golden Beach, QLD

Company logoOaks

Woodbury Park Hotel Golf And Country Club (1019468)

Exeter, DEV

Company logoRoyal Hawaiian Golf Club

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Kailua, HI

Company logoStone Canyon Golf Club

Stone Canyon Golf Club

Blue Springs, MO