Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Diamondhead Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Diamondhead Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Diamondhead 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 Diamondhead Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Diamondhead Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
245 Independence Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Norman Henderson
Opened
1972
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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 Diamondhead Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 144 | 287 | 332 | 337 | 447 | 151 | 290 | 496 | 2778 | 363 | 125 | 328 | 418 | 160 | 333 | 329 | 372 | 477 | 2905 | 5683 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 130 | 273 | 320 | 329 | 431 | 147 | 277 | 483 | 2672 | 351 | 109 | 241 | 398 | 148 | 320 | 321 | 326 | 464 | 2678 | 5350 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.0 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 149 | 315 | 383 | 343 | 500 | 155 | 326 | 517 | 3008 | 366 | 133 | 341 | 470 | 169 | 361 | 392 | 383 | 551 | 3166 | 6174 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Diamondhead 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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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMaster touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Diamondhead Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Diamondhead Country Club. 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
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Diamondhead 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 Diamondhead Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Diamondhead Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Diamondhead Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Diamondhead Country Club technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Diamondhead Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5762 yards. The back tees extend to 6174.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Diamondhead Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.8 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 Diamondhead Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6174.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Diamondhead 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 Diamondhead Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6174.0 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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