40% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cheraw State Park
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
153
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Cheraw State Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cheraw State Park, 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 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.
20
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cheraw State Park
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
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cheraw State Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cherawproshop@scprt.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
Cheraw State Park, 100 State Park Rd, Cheraw, SC 29520, USA
Course Description
Cheraw State Park Golf Course operates as a public golf facility located in Cheraw, South Carolina. The site highlights a park-like setting for two state park golf courses and emphasizes a golf experience free of condominiums, houses, or roads with discerning course layouts. It serves local residents and visitors seeking a traditional park golf environment in a scenic, Carolina location.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Jackson
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(1831 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 Cheraw State Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course tests tee placement into short approaches across most holes, pressuring short game touch while back nine builds bogey risks through tougher overall play.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725572 yards5095 metersCR 66.8Bogey 90.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 449 | 323 | 313 | 96 | 335 | 433 | 128 | 306 | 2703 | 333 | 464 | 367 | 424 | 121 | 270 | 333 | 104 | 453 | 2869 | 5572 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726214 yards5682 metersCR 70.0Bogey 95.0Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 502 | 367 | 358 | 130 | 373 | 466 | 165 | 342 | 3042 | 361 | 512 | 381 | 446 | 154 | 304 | 385 | 151 | 478 | 3172 | 6214 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725572 yards5095 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.3Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 449 | 323 | 313 | 96 | 335 | 433 | 128 | 306 | 2703 | 333 | 464 | 367 | 424 | 121 | 270 | 333 | 104 | 453 | 2869 | 5572 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cheraw State Park
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Cheraw State Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cheraw State Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
41% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring14%
Mechanics11%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
58% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Aim14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
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Get Started38% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
64% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment29%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
60% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment22%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
49% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
71% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
37% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
62% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started46% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Alignment12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Cheraw State Park
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United States
Fall Challenge Qualifier
11/5/2026
Tournament
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11/6/2026
Tournament
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheraw State Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Cheraw State Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Cheraw State Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Cheraw State Park is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cheraw State Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5893 yards. The back tees extend to 6214.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cheraw State Park?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Cheraw State Park and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6214.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cheraw State Park and how should I play it?
Cheraw State Park 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 Cheraw State Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6214.0 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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