50% match
For Ross tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Cherokee Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee Country Club, 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
djones@cherokeecountryclub.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
5205 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
Course Description
Founded in 1907, Cherokee Country Club has a long tradition of dedication to enriching the lives of its members and their families by providing the finest in dining, social and recreational interests in a private club environment. Nestled on a bend in the Tennessee river, with sweeping view of the Smoky Mountains, Cherokee Country Club is an unprecedented private destination club. It features a breathtaking 18-hole Donald Ross golf Course, tennis courses and a swimming pool along with an extensive Clubhouse. Having just completed a massive renovation, Cherokee Country Club truly is Knoxville's premiere private Club.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1907
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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 Cherokee Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Ross
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision across packed moderate par fours and mixed par threes with par fives tempting risks that amplify errors via steep slope rating. Players endure ongoing bogey threats needing tight contact and calm short game play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706164 yards5636 metersCR 70.2Bogey 94.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 206 | 391 | 487 | 535 | 156 | 349 | 139 | 371 | 3022 | 150 | 474 | 201 | 386 | 171 | 440 | 497 | 427 | 396 | 3142 | 6164 |
R
Ross Tee
Gender: MalePar 706407 yards5859 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.3Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 206 | 391 | 496 | 577 | 182 | 349 | 139 | 371 | 3129 | 150 | 474 | 239 | 386 | 171 | 471 | 523 | 468 | 396 | 3278 | 6407 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705077 yards4642 metersCR 65.7Bogey 86.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.8 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 156 | 315 | 429 | 437 | 137 | 316 | 117 | 283 | 2529 | 117 | 435 | 176 | 284 | 121 | 354 | 412 | 309 | 340 | 2548 | 5077 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee Country Club
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 profile42% match
For Ross tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Ross tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started66% match
For Ross tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Precision14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Ross tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Precision23%
60% match
For Ross tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For Ross tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Ross tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Ross tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Ross tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Ross tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Ross tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Ross tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Ross tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Ross tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started49% match
For Ross tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Ross tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Ross tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Ross tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
61% match
For Black tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
40% match
For Black tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
48% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision20%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
53% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring13%
38% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
64% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cherokee Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cherokee Country Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5742 yards. The back tees extend to 6407.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Cherokee Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6407.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Cherokee Country Club and how should I play it?
Cherokee Country Club 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 Cherokee Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6407.0 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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