Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burlingame Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Burlingame Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burlingame Cc, 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 Burlingame Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Chip | Parallel 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Burlingame Cc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
gm@burlingameccwnc.com
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Facilities
Location
746 Club Dr, Sapphire, NC 28774, USA
Course Description
Burlingame Country Club is a private mountain resort-style country club in Sapphire, North Carolina, offering a golf course at Sapphire Valley and a suite of amenities for family and friends. The club emphasizes outdoor recreation in a forest setting, with lawn sports such as croquet, pickleball, and tennis, along with wellness facilities including fitness, pool, and spa. It promotes community through dining and social activities, membership opportunities, and a connection to the Sapphire mountain living experience in the NC foothills.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Jackson/R-John LaFoy
Opened
1985
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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 Burlingame Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue-White Hybrid
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 484 | 322 | 147 | 539 | 333 | 190 | 349 | 347 | 3026 | 365 | 356 | 223 | 494 | 314 | 512 | 412 | 128 | 341 | 3145 | 6171 |
Blue-White Hybrid Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 451 | 322 | 147 | 497 | 333 | 166 | 310 | 347 | 2888 | 324 | 316 | 163 | 494 | 314 | 512 | 363 | 128 | 301 | 2915 | 5803 |
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 519 | 347 | 161 | 564 | 372 | 206 | 394 | 381 | 3310 | 392 | 375 | 237 | 536 | 326 | 537 | 437 | 136 | 378 | 3354 | 6664 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burlingame Cc
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileAlign stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Burlingame Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burlingame Cc. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, 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.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Burlingame Cc
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 Burlingame Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Burlingame Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Burlingame Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Burlingame Cc technically exacting. With a slope rating of 146.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Burlingame Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6234 yards. The back tees extend to 6664.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Burlingame Cc?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Burlingame Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6664.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Burlingame Cc and how should I play it?
Burlingame Cc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Burlingame Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6664.0 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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