Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Country Golf Association

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Longview, Texas, United States of America

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Cherokee Country Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee Country, 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

Scoring 27%Aim 23%Distance Control 19%Precision 16%Alignment 12%

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.

22.3

Average HCP

12.5

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cherokee Country

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Flat

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Sand - Long

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Cherokee Country.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

NI -33 Lake Cherokee

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Edward Stites

Opened

1985

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee Country

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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Pace Putts To Hole

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus On Pace And Line

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim29%

Scoring26%

Alignment23%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Aim23%

Scoring12%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Country

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Country. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control22%

Precision16%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion30%

Distance Control27%

Visualization22%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control34%

Visualization20%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills

Scoring21%

Aim19%

Distance Control17%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim29%

Scoring28%

Alignment22%

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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP4 drills

Aim31%

Alignment20%

Precision20%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring22%

Accuracy19%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills

Trajectory29%

Precision27%

Mechanics26%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory29%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Cherokee Country

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Country

Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Country and what to expect.

How difficult is Cherokee Country for mid-handicap golfers?

Cherokee Country presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Country?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cherokee Country?

With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Cherokee Country and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Cherokee Country and how should I play it?

Cherokee Country 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 strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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