Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fairwinds Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

190

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Fairwinds Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fairwinds Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Alignment 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.

18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Fairwinds Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Fairwinds Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

fairwinds@stlucieco.org

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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

4400 Fairwinds Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, USA

Course Description

The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the governing body for St. Lucie County, Florida. It focuses on enhancing community well-being, economic growth, and environmental sustainability through policy oversight, budgeting, and strategic initiatives. The BOCC manages over 11,000 acres of preserved lands and more than 2,300 acres of active parks and beaches, emphasizing conservation and green building practices.The BOCC conducts regular public meetings to discuss county policies and budgets, and it provides various community resources, including access to press releases and municipal services. The organization collaborates with local and global businesses to foster economic development and job creation. Its initiatives include conservation programs and the development of sustainable infrastructure. The BOCC serves residents, businesses, and tourists by promoting recreational and cultural attractions while ensuring a balance between technological progress and historical preservation.

county government • public safety • parks and recreation • environmental resources • solid waste • water quality • planning and development • permits and zoning • economic development • tourism and venues • public records • housing assistance • mosquito control • veteran services • library services • emergency management • county administration • sea turtle nesting • fish and wildlife • local government • community development • environmental management • public service • infrastructure • government

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jim Fazio

Opened

1991

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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 Fairwinds Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLACK

Tee Insight:This course dishes repeated tee shot tests on par fours paired with iron precision demands, where misses swell bogey risks fast. Par fives mix birdie upside against layup choices that punish bold plays gone wrong.
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BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 726738 yards6161 metersCR 72.7Bogey 95.1Slope 121

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444535434364345344543672
Handicap931715131117541618861012142
Yardage369422420530199502370188423342341213241248220240239046541833156738

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fairwinds Golf Course

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 48 Programs

% match to course practice profile
41% match
For BLACK tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For BLACK tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For BLACK tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For BLACK tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%

12 Week Flagship Program for Fairwinds Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fairwinds Golf Course. 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–123 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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82% match
For BLACK tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%

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76% match
For BLACK tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Precision11%
68% match
For BLACK tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
68% match
For BLACK tees

Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For BLACK tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment16%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For BLACK tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
70% match
For BLACK tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim18%
26% match
For BLACK tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%

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41% match
For BLUE tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For BLUE tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
74% match
For BLUE tees

Escape successfully, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion17%
Precision15%
62% match
For BLUE tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%

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65% match
For BLUE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
74% match
For BLUE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Aim11%
82% match
For BLUE tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For GREEN tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment36%
Aim30%
Scoring25%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairwinds Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Fairwinds Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Fairwinds Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Fairwinds Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fairwinds Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6046 yards. The back tees extend to 6738.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Fairwinds Golf Course?

With a course rating of 72.7 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 Fairwinds Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6738.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Fairwinds Golf Course and how should I play it?

Fairwinds Golf Course 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 Fairwinds Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6738.0 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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