45% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bay Palm Golf Complex
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 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 31%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 13%
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
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33
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.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lou.harris@us.af.mil
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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
1803 Golf Course Avenue
Course Description
The 6th Force Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base provides Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and base services for Air Force personnel and their families. It operates across MacDill AFB, Florida, offering family support, recreation facilities, child development services, lodging, and community events. The organization partners with programs like EFMP and TAP to assist service members and their families with relocation, education, and transition. It also maintains various leisure venues on base such as clubs, dining, fitness, and outdoor recreation to support the local military community.
military family programs • efmp medical • transition assistance program • family support • child development center • family childcare • military lodging • base recreation • military base services • taps • military personnel flight • education center • honor guard • recreational facilities • base events • outdoor recreation • military relocation • family readiness center • morale welfare and recreation • fitness • recreation • military • community engagement • health • education
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Elton Moore
Opened
1946
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.1(258 reviews)
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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
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through mid to long approach shots on par fours and positioning choices on par fives, with back nine raising risks via tougher ratings and lengths.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726820 yards6236 metersCR 72.9Bogey 96.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 401 | 178 | 358 | 382 | 356 | 180 | 360 | 522 | 3158 | 434 | 397 | 365 | 227 | 574 | 531 | 200 | 552 | 382 | 3662 | 6820 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 715059 yards4626 metersCR 64.8Bogey 83.7Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 39.9 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 43.8 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 309 | 100 | 292 | 264 | 274 | 102 | 283 | 323 | 2233 | 320 | 285 | 293 | 125 | 474 | 424 | 148 | 457 | 300 | 2826 | 5059 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726253 yards5718 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.6Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 364 | 160 | 350 | 332 | 344 | 146 | 338 | 494 | 2910 | 392 | 357 | 343 | 155 | 546 | 490 | 185 | 523 | 352 | 3343 | 6253 |
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion18%
Alignment18%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For BLUE tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Scoring18%
Mechanics13%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim29%
Scoring17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started57% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment13%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Dispersion17%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim13%
Precision13%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion10%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
21% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
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Get Started45% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control20%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Alignment16%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
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Get Started77% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim15%
34% match
For RED tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-27 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control10%
73% match
For RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
69% match
For RED tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
53% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
64% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For RED tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For RED tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Aim17%
68% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
70% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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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. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.9 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 5940 yards. The back tees extend to 6820.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 6820.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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 126.0 and yardage reaching 6820.0 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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