Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Folkston Golf Club.
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
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.
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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 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Folkston Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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186 Country Club Rd, Folkston, GA 31537, USA
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.
public golf course • driving range • georgia golf • ed matson design • golf course renovation • par 72 • golf course architecture • southern georgia • okefenokee wildlife refuge • golf in folkston • historic golf course • georgia golf course • golf enthusiasts • hills and bunkers
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Matson
Opened
1954
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Folkston Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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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 profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 46 days 64 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Folkston Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6057.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
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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