Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Dogwood Hills.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
91
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dogwood Hills, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Everything you need to know about Dogwood Hills.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1224 S Broadway St, Portland, TN 37148, USA
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Lemons
Opened
2013
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Dogwood Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Dogwood Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Dogwood Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Dogwood Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Dogwood Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileAlign putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dogwood Hills. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
See Shot Before Hit
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Check setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Dogwood Hills and what to expect.
Dogwood Hills is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Dogwood Hills 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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