56% match
For Gold Tees tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Challenge Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Challenge Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Challenge Gc, 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 29%Scoring 25%Precision 16%Aim 14%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Challenge Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Challenge Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@thechallenge.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
1179 Challenge Dr, Graham, NC 27253, USA
Course Description
Challenge Golf Club is a golf facility located in Graham, North Carolina, offering a championship-style course along the Haw River with a full-service clubhouse and dining. The club provides daily-fee play, memberships, golf instruction, and hosting for outings and events, along with a swimming pool and other amenities. The layout is a 6828-yard, Par 72 course that challenges players of all skill levels while remaining playable for beginners. Visitors can book tee times, learn about course information, and stay engaged through the on-site grille, instruction programs, and email club updates.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Barry Brantley/ Shapemasters
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(308 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 Challenge Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron play on short-to-moderate par fours where straight tee shots unlock wedge scoring, but select tougher par fours per handicap ranks raise bogey threats through approach errors.
B
Black Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725081 yards4646 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 401 | 349 | 97 | 359 | 303 | 443 | 148 | 249 | 2639 | 212 | 276 | 382 | 296 | 297 | 121 | 326 | 130 | 402 | 2442 | 5081 |
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726302 yards5763 metersCR 71.3Bogey 96.4Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 522 | 405 | 123 | 414 | 347 | 477 | 177 | 294 | 3109 | 319 | 381 | 497 | 345 | 398 | 149 | 415 | 188 | 501 | 3193 | 6302 |
G
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726707 yards6133 metersCR 73.1Bogey 99.0Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 538 | 431 | 136 | 423 | 388 | 491 | 191 | 321 | 3306 | 350 | 409 | 514 | 354 | 428 | 152 | 455 | 204 | 535 | 3401 | 6707 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Challenge Gc
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Gold Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Gold Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim17%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Gold Tees tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Challenge Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Challenge Gc. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
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 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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Get Started62% match
For Gold Tees tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision19%
Dispersion19%
72% match
For Gold Tees tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For Gold Tees tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For Gold Tees tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
44% match
For Gold Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Gold Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Gold Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Gold Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Gold Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Scoring12%
66% match
For Gold Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Gold Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy17%
Alignment11%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Aim13%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue Tees tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control28%
Visualization24%
74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Alignment13%
79% match
For Blue Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
46% match
For Blue Tees tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Accuracy22%
66% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy13%
Precision13%
57% match
For Black Tees tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Black Tees tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For Black Tees tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Black Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For Black Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Black Tees tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion19%
16% match
For Black Tees tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started70% match
For Black Tees tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
47% match
For Black Tees tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Mechanics20%
Precision18%
73% match
For Black Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Black Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Black Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Challenge Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Challenge Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Challenge Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Challenge Gc challenges consistency. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Challenge Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5894 yards. The back tees extend to 6707.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Challenge Gc?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Challenge Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6707.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Challenge Gc 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 Challenge Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6707.0 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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