51% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carter Plantation
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Carter Plantation Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carter Plantation, 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carter Plantation
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carter Plantation.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bcaldwell@carterplantation.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
Carter Trace, Springfield, LA 70462, USA
Course Description
Carter Plantation is a public golf resort and South Louisiana golf community led by a David Toms signature 18-hole course. Located in Springfield, Louisiana, just a short drive from Baton Rouge, it offers resort-style lodging, a pro shop, bar and grill, and event hosting facilities. The community emphasizes hospitality, southern charm, and a tranquil setting among live oaks and pines, with amenities for visitors, members, and residents. It hosts weddings, tournaments, and various special events, blending recreational golf with residential living.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Toms
Opened
2003
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(305 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 Carter Plantation, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold/Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a wedge precision gauntlet where short par fours and threes repeatedly test approach control and amplify bogey risks from slight misses. Par fives mix in birdie chances but heighten trouble on handicap leaders.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725597 yards5118 metersCR 72.3Bogey 102.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 280 | 147 | 557 | 266 | 514 | 304 | 107 | 372 | 2860 | 291 | 335 | 132 | 442 | 130 | 267 | 454 | 375 | 311 | 2737 | 5597 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726412 yards5863 metersCR 77.3Bogey 110.2Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.9 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 401 | 177 | 586 | 297 | 548 | 436 | 137 | 413 | 3344 | 318 | 372 | 150 | 473 | 158 | 311 | 492 | 408 | 386 | 3068 | 6412 |
G
Gold/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725885 yards5381 metersCR 74.0Bogey 105.0Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 280 | 147 | 557 | 297 | 548 | 304 | 137 | 372 | 2991 | 318 | 372 | 150 | 473 | 130 | 311 | 454 | 375 | 311 | 2894 | 5885 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carter Plantation
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 profile39% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
51% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy37%
Aim9%
12 Week Flagship Program for Carter Plantation
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carter Plantation. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
63% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring29%
Trajectory15%
42% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim30%
Dispersion12%
71% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
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Get Started26% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
77% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision23%
Aim17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy22%
Aim18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started58% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy27%
Visualization15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Distance Control18%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
50% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carter Plantation
Get answers to common questions about playing Carter Plantation and what to expect.
How difficult is Carter Plantation for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Carter Plantation challenges consistency. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carter Plantation?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6004 yards. The back tees extend to 6412.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carter Plantation?
With a course rating of 77.3 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 Carter Plantation and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6412.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Carter Plantation 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 Carter Plantation strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6412.0 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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