43% match
For Blue Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cullasaja Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Cullasaja Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cullasaja 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 28%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 15%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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cullasaja Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cullasaja Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cconner@cullasaja-club.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
Cullasaja Club Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
Course Description
Relationships, family and friends are really what we are all about…that is the real story. When you become a part of Cullasaja Club you become part of a family. It plays out every summer and fall with each member defining his or her own personal vision of life on a mountain, contributing to the experience that we all celebrate together.Created by Arvida Corporation in 1987 as a second home escape from the hot summer climates of the south to the cool mountain breezes, Cullasaja Club became a private club in 2000 with membership by invitation only.A River Runs Through ItThe community is carved out of the primeval forest stretching from the quaint town of Highlands to Whiteside Mountain. Hundred-year-old specimen trees dot the landscape with the Cullasaja River running right through it.Each year, more families choose Cullasaja Club for its unique combination of simple mountain pleasures, a vibrant social club, and a casual, relaxed lifestyle that is shared by all generations.
mountain club • highlands north carolina • private club • golf • tennis • croquet • pool • fly fishing • dining • ravenel lake • outdoor pursuits • family club • well-being • membership • campus • The Clubhouse • club life • homes and cottages • mountain lifestyle • family community • social activities • nature retreat • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
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⭐4.8(39 reviews)
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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 Cullasaja Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with steady par four battles and reachable par fives that tempt risks, while back nine toughness heightens bogey dangers and score inflation.
B
Black Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725965 yards5454 metersCR 74.9Bogey 109.9Slope 149
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 55.6 · Slope 152
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 487 | 128 | 336 | 379 | 423 | 168 | 324 | 339 | 2938 | 362 | 342 | 360 | 485 | 143 | 474 | 313 | 177 | 371 | 3027 | 5965 |
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726250 yards5715 metersCR 76.5Bogey 112.3Slope 152
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 55.3 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 57.0 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 487 | 128 | 382 | 420 | 461 | 168 | 324 | 339 | 3063 | 389 | 342 | 360 | 510 | 171 | 515 | 313 | 195 | 392 | 3187 | 6250 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725333 yards4876 metersCR 72.1Bogey 104.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.4 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 431 | 113 | 299 | 379 | 387 | 138 | 299 | 272 | 2635 | 335 | 310 | 319 | 395 | 143 | 417 | 288 | 177 | 314 | 2698 | 5333 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cullasaja 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 profile29% match
For Blue Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started36% match
For Blue Tees tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
67% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
Aim14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Cullasaja Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cullasaja 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For Blue Tees tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
20% match
For Blue Tees tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion20%
65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
79% match
For Blue Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
54% match
For Black Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Black Tees tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For Black Tees tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Black Tees tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
43% match
For Black Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Black Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Black Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Black Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started64% match
For Black Tees tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring13%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Black Tees tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
78% match
For Black Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Black Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
62% match
For Black Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Alignment15%
49% match
For White Tees tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
38% match
For White Tees tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
73% match
For White Tees tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started54% match
For White Tees tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
55% match
For White Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For White Tees tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For White Tees tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
77% match
For White Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
68% match
For White Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Cullasaja 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 Cullasaja Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cullasaja Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cullasaja Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cullasaja Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 152.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cullasaja Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5792 yards. The back tees extend to 6250.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cullasaja Club?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 Cullasaja Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6250.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cullasaja Club and how should I play it?
Cullasaja 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 Cullasaja Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 152.0 and yardage reaching 6250.0 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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