Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cardinal By Pete Dye
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Cardinal By Pete Dye Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cardinal By Pete Dye, 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 Cardinal By Pete Dye
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 | 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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods 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 | 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.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cardinal By Pete Dye.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
Course Description
The Cardinal is a premier Pete Dye-designed golf course in Greensboro, North Carolina, operated as part of the McConnell Golf family. The club offers an 18-hole championship layout with renowned course conditions and guest services typical of McConnell Golf properties. It emphasizes the legacy of Pete Dye through its design and golfing experience, catering to members and guests in the Greensboro area. The site showcases dining, practice facilities, and event spaces as part of a full-service golf club experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye
Opened
1974
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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 Cardinal By Pete Dye, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 116 | 281 | 454 | 381 | 326 | 291 | 151 | 338 | 2670 | 439 | 326 | 137 | 310 | 378 | 445 | 151 | 348 | 355 | 2889 | 5559 |
Red Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 89 | 244 | 426 | 331 | 282 | 291 | 122 | 237 | 2307 | 359 | 294 | 109 | 267 | 344 | 445 | 134 | 329 | 331 | 2612 | 4919 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 56.4 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 141 | 281 | 511 | 398 | 326 | 370 | 151 | 360 | 2902 | 458 | 326 | 170 | 377 | 414 | 527 | 151 | 357 | 384 | 3164 | 6066 |
White/Blue Hybrid Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 55.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 141 | 281 | 511 | 381 | 326 | 291 | 151 | 338 | 2752 | 439 | 326 | 137 | 310 | 414 | 527 | 151 | 357 | 355 | 3016 | 5768 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cardinal By Pete Dye
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Cardinal By Pete Dye
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cardinal By Pete Dye. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cardinal By Pete Dye
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal By Pete Dye
Get answers to common questions about playing Cardinal By Pete Dye and what to expect.
How difficult is Cardinal By Pete Dye for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cardinal By Pete Dye challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cardinal By Pete Dye?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5492 yards. The back tees extend to 6066.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cardinal By Pete Dye?
With a course rating of 76.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cardinal By Pete Dye and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6066.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cardinal By Pete Dye and how should I play it?
Cardinal By Pete Dye 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 Cardinal By Pete Dye strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6066.0 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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