26% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dataw Island Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Morgan River Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Morgan River, 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 31%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 13%
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.
20.1
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Morgan River
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Morgan River.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dpbritt@islc.net
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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
100 Dataw Club Road
Course Description
Dataw Island is a private, gated coastal community off Beaufort, South Carolina, offering a lifestyle centered on golf, tennis, croquet, pickleball, boating, and a full range of recreational amenities. The community provides residential real estate opportunities on a historic waterfront island with multiple clubs, a marina, and a variety of social and wellness activities. Located near Beaufort, Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston, Dataw Island combines historic charm with modern amenities for residents and members. It operates as a private club and real estate destination with membership opportunities and organized committees to support community living.
private island community • gated community • beaufort south carolina • golf community • tennis • pickleball • croquet • bocce • marina • waterfront living • south carolina real estate • dataw island real estate • country club memberships • private club • recreational amenities • historic waterfront • beaufort area • beach nearby • community governance • private community • coastal lifestyle • amenities • recreation • real estate
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
1993
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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 Morgan River, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision on short par fours that repeat across both nines with back nine hiking risks via tougher ratings. Bogey pressures build from tricky indexes on par fives and short par fours demanding flawless cause-effect shots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725632 yards5150 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 310 | 336 | 462 | 302 | 121 | 363 | 134 | 449 | 2786 | 325 | 451 | 312 | 351 | 309 | 154 | 151 | 446 | 347 | 2846 | 5632 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725398 yards4936 metersCR 71.8Bogey 102.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 266 | 310 | 336 | 462 | 302 | 111 | 327 | 134 | 449 | 2697 | 325 | 401 | 312 | 351 | 282 | 133 | 151 | 446 | 300 | 2701 | 5398 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724941 yards4518 metersCR 70.1Bogey 99.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 266 | 273 | 304 | 419 | 287 | 111 | 327 | 103 | 411 | 2501 | 271 | 401 | 275 | 248 | 282 | 133 | 141 | 389 | 300 | 2440 | 4941 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Morgan River
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Morgan River
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Morgan River. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get Started55% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring26%
Trajectory14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
39% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy27%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
Alignment22%
26% match
For Blue/White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
57% match
For Blue/White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Blue/White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
13% match
For Blue/White tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
Precision12%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
55% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
72% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
13% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision24%
Scoring18%
49% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Morgan River
Get answers to common questions about playing Morgan River and what to expect.
How difficult is Morgan River for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Morgan River challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Morgan River?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5286 yards. The back tees extend to 5632.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Morgan River?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Morgan River and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5632.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Morgan River and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Morgan River strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5632.0 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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