Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fort Jackson Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Old Hickory Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Hickory, 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 Old Hickory
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Old Hickory.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
3652 Semmes Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Davis
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 Old Hickory, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 174 | 400 | 582 | 377 | 164 | 549 | 326 | 374 | 3316 | 415 | 474 | 304 | 530 | 365 | 185 | 427 | 190 | 371 | 3261 | 6577 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 103 | 278 | 428 | 314 | 127 | 456 | 232 | 277 | 2555 | 371 | 389 | 239 | 475 | 307 | 137 | 369 | 126 | 286 | 2699 | 5254 |
Orange Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.5 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.0 · Slope 104
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 84 | 224 | 354 | 245 | 101 | 359 | 223 | 226 | 2071 | 241 | 313 | 144 | 373 | 255 | 120 | 258 | 95 | 232 | 2031 | 4102 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 122 | 342 | 504 | 347 | 150 | 506 | 292 | 331 | 2944 | 378 | 418 | 262 | 495 | 323 | 157 | 389 | 146 | 337 | 2905 | 5849 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Hickory
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 profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Old Hickory
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Hickory. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Old Hickory
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 Old Hickory
Get answers to common questions about playing Old Hickory and what to expect.
How difficult is Old Hickory for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Old Hickory challenges consistency. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Hickory?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5340 yards. The back tees extend to 6577.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Old Hickory?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Old Hickory and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6577.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Old Hickory 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 Old Hickory strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6577.0 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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