52% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Folkston Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Folkston Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Folkston Golf 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Folkston Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Folkston Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
contact@folkstongolfclub.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
186 Country Club Rd, Folkston, GA 31537, USA
Course Description
Folkston Golf Club operates a public 18-hole golf course and driving range in southern Georgia, about 30 miles north of Jacksonville. The course, originally designed by Ed Matson, opened in 1954 and was renovated in 2009 by investors aiming to refresh the facility. It features a front nine with water hazards on several holes and a back nine with rolling terrain and sand bunkers, offering a par 72 layout. Visitors are encouraged to explore Folkston and nearby attractions such as Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge while enjoying golf in the area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Matson
Opened
1954
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⭐4.2(83 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 Folkston Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure to attack short par fours boldly upfront yet stay patient on back nine stretches where errors swell scores quickly.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726057 yards5539 metersCR 68.7Bogey 89.8Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.8 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 408 | 150 | 265 | 137 | 405 | 283 | 508 | 318 | 2734 | 373 | 444 | 480 | 194 | 527 | 254 | 524 | 169 | 358 | 3323 | 6057 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724801 yards4390 metersCR 67.2Bogey 93.9Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 221 | 330 | 120 | 247 | 95 | 319 | 230 | 424 | 281 | 2267 | 275 | 334 | 356 | 147 | 434 | 197 | 393 | 111 | 287 | 2534 | 4801 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725651 yards5167 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 238 | 391 | 140 | 259 | 123 | 395 | 242 | 495 | 304 | 2587 | 350 | 419 | 442 | 170 | 493 | 248 | 449 | 144 | 349 | 3064 | 5651 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Folkston Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile83% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Aim12%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Folkston Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Folkston Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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16% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
50% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion15%
Scoring14%
82% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
39% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
56% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim17%
48% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Visualization13%
69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
55% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
63% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Dispersion14%
50% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
64% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Precision12%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
71% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Folkston Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Folkston Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Folkston Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Folkston Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Folkston Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5429 yards. The back tees extend to 6057.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Folkston Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.7 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 Folkston Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6057.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Folkston Golf 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 Folkston Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6057.0 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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