Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clearwater Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Clearwater Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Clearwater 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
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 Clearwater Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit 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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Clearwater Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
525 N Betty Ln, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA
Course Description
Clearwater Country Club is a semi-private 18-hole golf club located in downtown Clearwater, Florida. The course was designed by Herbert Strong and opened in 1920, celebrating its 100th anniversary, and features a driving range, practice facilities, and a pro shop. It sits minutes from Clearwater Beach and about twenty-five minutes from Tampa International Airport, serving the Tampa Bay area with a historic, championship-style course.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herbert Strong
Opened
1920
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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 Clearwater Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 366 | 336 | 342 | 234 | 174 | 367 | 457 | 360 | 2972 | 327 | 206 | 407 | 493 | 493 | 392 | 151 | 346 | 315 | 3130 | 6102 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 346 | 266 | 249 | 209 | 150 | 305 | 357 | 316 | 2508 | 292 | 130 | 329 | 354 | 410 | 351 | 127 | 320 | 279 | 2592 | 5100 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 357 | 314 | 329 | 222 | 164 | 353 | 433 | 347 | 2842 | 313 | 154 | 397 | 476 | 467 | 378 | 139 | 336 | 295 | 2955 | 5797 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Clearwater 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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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCheck clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Clearwater Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Clearwater Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft 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)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick 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.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Clearwater 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 Clearwater Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Clearwater Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Clearwater Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Clearwater Country Club challenges consistency. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Clearwater Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5601 yards. The back tees extend to 6102.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Clearwater Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Clearwater Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6102.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Clearwater Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Clearwater Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6102.0 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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