45% match
For Blue Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bayonet At Puppy Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Bayonet At Puppy Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bayonet At Puppy Creek, 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bayonet At Puppy Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bayonet At Puppy Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bpoplyk@bayonetgolf.com
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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
349 S Parker Church Rd, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
Course Description
Bayonet at Puppy Creek is a public golf course located in Raeford, North Carolina, near Fayetteville. Designed by Willard Byrd, the 18-hole course features a par of 72, a length of 6,819 yards, and a slope of 148 with a 73.9 rating, offering a challenging yet scenic round through the property’s Puppy Creek. The course is owned by Carolina Turf Farms, Inc., built by a family with three generations of turf-growing heritage, and provides a 15-acre practice range with multiple teeing areas, chipping and putting greens. Amenities include golf packages, youth on course programs, and various events, making it a well-rounded destination for local golfers and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willard Byrd
Opened
1995
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⭐4.6(169 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 Bayonet At Puppy Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests via numerous par fours needing strong drives into solid irons, with back nine slope edging up trouble for bogey traps on key spots.This course delivers ongoing tests via numerous par fours needing strong drives into solid irons, with back nine slope edging up trouble for bogey traps on key spots.
B
Black Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726795 yards6213 metersCR 73.7Bogey 100.7Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.6 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 421 | 169 | 411 | 520 | 416 | 393 | 450 | 175 | 3437 | 349 | 389 | 396 | 397 | 187 | 466 | 191 | 456 | 527 | 3358 | 6795 |
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726281 yards5743 metersCR 71.1Bogey 96.5Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 398 | 153 | 386 | 493 | 356 | 365 | 419 | 163 | 3204 | 316 | 348 | 354 | 357 | 166 | 449 | 161 | 431 | 495 | 3077 | 6281 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725761 yards5268 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 370 | 134 | 366 | 449 | 326 | 345 | 378 | 142 | 2943 | 292 | 308 | 317 | 346 | 140 | 415 | 148 | 402 | 450 | 2818 | 5761 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bayonet At Puppy Creek
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 profile46% match
For Blue Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Blue Tees tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
72% match
For Blue Tees tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bayonet At Puppy Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bayonet At Puppy Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
37% match
For Blue Tees tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
69% match
For Blue Tees tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control28%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Blue Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Blue Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Blue Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim19%
Precision18%
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Get Started26% match
For White Tees tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
47% match
For White Tees tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Aim21%
56% match
For White Tees tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For White Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control29%
Visualization20%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
59% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
71% match
For White Tees tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
57% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment25%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started39% match
For White Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
76% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim15%
79% match
For White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
38% match
For Black Tees tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Black Tees tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Black Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Black Tees tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
78% match
For Black Tees tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For Black Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Black Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Black Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started73% match
For Black Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Black Tees tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Black Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
78% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim18%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Black Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
73% match
For Black Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayonet At Puppy Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Bayonet At Puppy Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Bayonet At Puppy Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
Bayonet At Puppy Creek presents a demanding test. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bayonet At Puppy Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6278 yards. The back tees extend to 6795.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bayonet At Puppy Creek?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Bayonet At Puppy Creek and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6795.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bayonet At Puppy Creek 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 Bayonet At Puppy Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6795.0 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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