Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, 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 Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Steve.Phelps@Brasstownvalley.com
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Facilities
Location
6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582, USA
Course Description
Nestled among the North Georgia Mountains, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa quietly redefines the typical mountain getaway. Just a short two-hours from Atlanta & Chattanooga, there is something for everyone at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa.No longer a secret, the 18-hole championship golf course was named among Golf Digest magazine's top places to play. The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa offers one- and two-hour guided horseback trail-riding for every skill level.And the 7,500-square-foot Equani Spa, inspired by the area's native Cherokee people, serves up treatments to maximize strength, health, appearance, mental acuity and spiritual balance.Among the wide range of activities to enjoy, make sure to complete your stay with exceptional dining. The Resort's dining room is known far and wide for its picturesque mountain views, which complement its outstanding food and service.If you're looking for a peaceful and unique Mountain getaway, look no further. At Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, it's an experience like no other.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Denis Griffiths
Opened
1995
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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 Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 230 | 316 | 419 | 107 | 257 | 315 | 273 | 442 | 2637 | 111 | 433 | 332 | 356 | 127 | 459 | 296 | 148 | 365 | 2627 | 5264 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 230 | 273 | 414 | 101 | 254 | 311 | 249 | 439 | 2531 | 96 | 380 | 328 | 317 | 108 | 411 | 293 | 146 | 359 | 2438 | 4969 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 385 | 319 | 483 | 135 | 369 | 365 | 289 | 515 | 3162 | 136 | 439 | 359 | 362 | 135 | 466 | 340 | 170 | 407 | 2814 | 5976 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feel the yardage: control long iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
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 Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Get answers to common questions about playing Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa and what to expect.
How difficult is Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa challenges consistency. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5472 yards. The back tees extend to 5976.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5976.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa 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 Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 5976.0 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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