Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Town & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
feedback@cherokeetcc.org
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Facilities
Location
665 Hightower Trail
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee/Tom Fazio
Opened
1956
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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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.1 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 439 | 368 | 159 | 427 | 455 | 425 | 203 | 434 | 3301 | 215 | 513 | 533 | 191 | 330 | 377 | 198 | 433 | 578 | 3368 | 6669 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 390 | 328 | 138 | 380 | 419 | 365 | 153 | 394 | 2923 | 172 | 459 | 487 | 163 | 319 | 328 | 177 | 377 | 530 | 3012 | 5935 |
Fazio Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 439 | 357 | 159 | 427 | 445 | 409 | 178 | 418 | 3223 | 215 | 513 | 533 | 180 | 330 | 377 | 187 | 410 | 569 | 3314 | 6537 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profilePinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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.
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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Roll to tap-in range, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at South
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 South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6302 yards. The back tees extend to 6669.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6669.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is South and how should I play it?
South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6669.0 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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