44% match
For White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cc Of Johnston County
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Cc Of Johnston County Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cc Of Johnston County, 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 25%Scoring 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 16%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cc Of Johnston County
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Cc Of Johnston County.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chrismcdonald@ccjohnstoncounty.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
694 Country Club Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Course Description
Country Club of Johnston County is a public 18-hole golf club located in Smithfield, North Carolina. The course, designed by Ellis Maples, offers a scenic links-style layout that welcomes walkers and riders, with typical rounds around 3.5 hours. The club hosts tournaments, provides golf lessons and packages, and features facilities for weddings and banquets, as well as pool and tennis. It is situated about one mile off I-95 and emphasizes a family-friendly, community-focused golf experience.
18-hole golf course • public golf course • ellis maples design • smithfield north carolina • golf lessons • golf packages • tournaments • weddings and banquets • e-club • pool and tennis • golf events • golf membership • driving range • family-friendly golf • golf • swimming • tennis • family recreation • social events • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ellis Maples/Ed Seay
Opened
1936
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(162 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 Cc Of Johnston County, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy across par fours where misses raise bogey chances often, with back nine adding extra risk on its hardest stretches.
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726582 yards6019 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 495 | 211 | 393 | 358 | 171 | 482 | 374 | 318 | 3165 | 379 | 526 | 398 | 421 | 186 | 422 | 219 | 386 | 480 | 3417 | 6582 |
G
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725454 yards4987 metersCR 67.1Bogey 88.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 458 | 134 | 300 | 259 | 134 | 414 | 321 | 290 | 2652 | 336 | 414 | 350 | 337 | 154 | 333 | 174 | 316 | 388 | 2802 | 5454 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726127 yards5603 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 485 | 187 | 349 | 336 | 159 | 444 | 357 | 301 | 2971 | 363 | 494 | 381 | 380 | 177 | 370 | 204 | 347 | 440 | 3156 | 6127 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cc Of Johnston County
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 profile43% match
For White Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started56% match
For White Tees tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment28%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cc Of Johnston County
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cc Of Johnston County. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For White Tees tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
68% match
For White Tees tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
35% match
For White Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim13%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
75% match
For White Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
51% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy31%
Visualization19%
64% match
For White Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
64% match
For White Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
74% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started60% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision21%
Aim18%
69% match
For White Tees tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For White Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
26% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Blue Tees tees
Check setup, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
66% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Blue Tees tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring21%
Precision13%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Blue Tees tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Blue Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started78% match
For Blue Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim27%
Accuracy22%
57% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Aim17%
75% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
47% match
For Gold Tees tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Gold Tees tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
32% match
For Gold Tees tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
Aim15%
69% match
For Gold Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Gold Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Gold Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold Tees tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Dispersion14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cc Of Johnston County
Get answers to common questions about playing Cc Of Johnston County and what to expect.
How difficult is Cc Of Johnston County for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cc Of Johnston County challenges consistency. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cc Of Johnston County?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6018 yards. The back tees extend to 6582.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cc Of Johnston County?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Cc Of Johnston County and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6582.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Cc Of Johnston County and how should I play it?
Cc Of Johnston County 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 Cc Of Johnston County strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6582.0 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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