44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Spring Lake Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Big Spring Lake Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Spring Lake Country Club, 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 26%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Spring Lake Country Club
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Spring Lake Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@bigspringlakegolf.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
257 Country Club Rd, Albertville, AL 35951, USA
Course Description
Big Spring Lake Golf Club is a semi-private golf course located in Albertville, Alabama. Under new management, the club offers four sets of tees, a Par 72 layout with water features, and engagess golfers of all skill levels. The venue highlights include hosting tournaments, outings, and special events, along with membership benefits and event planning support. The course emphasizes accessible green fees, well-maintained conditions, and a relaxed atmosphere for both local players and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leon Howard
Opened
1954
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(78 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 Big Spring Lake Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron play repeatedly on par fours that fill both nines, while par fives tempt safe or aggressive plays. Back nine heightens scoring risks through elevated difficulty in its ratings and slopes.Block5 text as one block, no, .
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726108 yards5585 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 6 | — | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 410 | 386 | 378 | 340 | 177 | 490 | 445 | 187 | 3150 | 325 | 332 | 402 | 485 | 486 | 154 | 323 | 293 | 158 | 2958 | 6108 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725022 yards4592 metersCR 64.2Bogey 84.7Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.9 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 6 | — | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 315 | 330 | 316 | 286 | 125 | 415 | 360 | 141 | 2584 | 250 | 266 | 338 | 396 | 408 | 134 | 266 | 269 | 111 | 2438 | 5022 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725022 yards4592 metersCR 69.5Bogey 98.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | — | 10 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 315 | 330 | 316 | 286 | 125 | 415 | 360 | 141 | 2584 | 250 | 266 | 338 | 396 | 408 | 134 | 266 | 269 | 111 | 2438 | 5022 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Spring Lake Country Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory12%
67% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Precision19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Big Spring Lake Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Spring Lake Country Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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82% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
53% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment27%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
56% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
52% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
47% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
61% match
For Red tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision25%
Aim23%
60% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Dispersion14%
Distance Control9%
62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring29%
Aim16%
72% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
53% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Big Spring Lake Country Club
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 Big Spring Lake Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Spring Lake Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Spring Lake Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Big Spring Lake Country Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Spring Lake Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5565 yards. The back tees extend to 6108.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Spring Lake Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Big Spring Lake Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6108.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Big Spring Lake Country Club 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 Big Spring Lake Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6108.0 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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