Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burningtree Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Burningtree Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burningtree 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
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 Burningtree Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Burningtree Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2521 Burningtree Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
Course Description
Burningtree Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club in Decatur, Alabama featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, and event spaces. The club offers wedding and private party venues, and hosts social and athletic events for members and non-members alike. With a 24,000 square foot clubhouse and multiple amenities, it serves as a full-service recreational destination in the Decatur area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb
Opened
1964
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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 Burningtree Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blaze
Blaze Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 455 | 168 | 398 | 428 | 178 | 557 | 357 | 356 | 3276 | 384 | 370 | 177 | 479 | 150 | 367 | 511 | 354 | 394 | 3186 | 6462 |
Fire Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 417 | 141 | 338 | 394 | 151 | 493 | 320 | 301 | 2887 | 365 | 325 | 146 | 435 | 139 | 322 | 475 | 301 | 348 | 2856 | 5743 |
Flame Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 375 | 108 | 263 | 284 | 142 | 456 | 320 | 290 | 2570 | 347 | 316 | 138 | 425 | 130 | 293 | 439 | 295 | 307 | 2690 | 5260 |
Inferno Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 468 | 196 | 439 | 451 | 189 | 606 | 395 | 378 | 3535 | 414 | 388 | 204 | 514 | 164 | 410 | 543 | 367 | 414 | 3418 | 6953 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burningtree 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Burningtree Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burningtree 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedGet close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Burningtree Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Calhoun Women's Spring Classic
3/23/2026
Calhoun Women's Spring Classic
3/23/2026
AJGA Junior presented by Decatur Morgan County Tourism
5/25/2026
Qualifier - AJGA Junior presented by Decatur Morgan County
5/25/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Burningtree Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Burningtree Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Burningtree Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Burningtree Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 142.0 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 Burningtree Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6106 yards. The back tees extend to 6953.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Burningtree Country Club?
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 Burningtree Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6953.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Burningtree Country Club 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 Burningtree Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6953.0 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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