Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Plantation
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Cherokee Plantation Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee Plantation, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee Plantation
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee Plantation.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
5109 Combahee Road
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Steele/Tom MacKensie/Martin Ebert/Mike Beebe/Clyde Johnston
Opened
1999
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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 Plantation, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Medal
Forward Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 356 | 175 | 235 | 334 | 364 | 165 | 426 | 386 | 2960 | 472 | 165 | 345 | 240 | 339 | 130 | 352 | 453 | 428 | 2924 | 5884 |
Medal Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 576 | 453 | 198 | 279 | 373 | 438 | 198 | 523 | 475 | 3513 | 522 | 192 | 403 | 325 | 449 | 157 | 424 | 585 | 515 | 3572 | 7085 |
Member Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 546 | 432 | 186 | 268 | 366 | 387 | 182 | 490 | 438 | 3295 | 507 | 179 | 390 | 290 | 379 | 142 | 391 | 504 | 474 | 3256 | 6551 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee Plantation
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Plantation
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Plantation. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cherokee Plantation
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 Plantation
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Plantation and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee Plantation for mid-handicap golfers?
Cherokee Plantation is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Plantation?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6484 yards. The back tees extend to 7085.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee Plantation?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Cherokee Plantation and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7085.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Cherokee Plantation and how should I play it?
Cherokee Plantation 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 Plantation strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7085.0 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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