Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gates Four Cc

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Fayetteville, NC, United States
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

178

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

Gates Four Cc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gates Four Cc, 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 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 13%

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.

18.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gates Four Cc

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Driving Range30 min

Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gates Four Cc.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

klavertu@gatesfour.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

6775 Irongate Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA

Course Description

Winding streams and wooden bridges weave through this Willard Byrd designed championship course, renovated by famed golf course architect, Dan F. Maples, in 1999. Opened for play in 1967, Gates Four offers a unique blend of bent grass greens providing optimum putting surfaces year round. A variety of tees make the course a challenge for ladies, seniors, as well as the low handicap player. Visit Gates Four to enjoy the atmosphere of a full service private club.New 28,000 square foot clubhouse opened in 2001. Peaceful community with 24 hour security, banquet facilities for weddings, business meetings and parties. ballroom, member bar and grille room, outdoor terrace, olympic size swimming pool with screened patio and refreshment center.~Memberships Available~Swim laps in the pool, smash a serve on the tennis court or enjoy dinner and drinks with your friends and neighbors in a casually elegant clubhouse. An exceptional choice of homes and home sites with breathtaking golf and water vistas are still available at surprising affordable prices. Gates Four Golf & Country Club. It's in a class by itself.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Willard Byrd

Opened

1967

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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 Gates Four Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black Tees

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through par four approach tests where back nine hardness amplifies bogey risks from poor contact. Wayward drives force tough recoveries amid the slope's steep demands.
B

Black Tees Tee

Gender: MalePar 726874 yards6286 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.0Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 130

Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 138

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544345364345434543672
Handicap971117511331518162810141264
Yardage412396166489383407183446547342939516841752539421437253942134456874

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gates Four Cc

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 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
45% match
For Black Tees tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
41% match
For Black Tees tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Black Tees tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Aim14%

12 Week Flagship Program for Gates Four Cc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gates Four Cc. 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 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

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52% match
For Black Tees tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment29%
Scoring27%
67% match
For Black Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Black Tees tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
77% match
For Black Tees tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
29% match
For Red Tees tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Red Tees tees

Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%

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69% match
For Red Tees tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
70% match
For Red Tees tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Red Tees tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring27%
50% match
For White Tees tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization27%
68% match
For White Tees tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%

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41% match
For White Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White Tees tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White Tees tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
63% match
For White Tees tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring23%

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72% match
For White Tees tees

Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Gates Four Cc

Get answers to common questions about playing Gates Four Cc and what to expect.

How difficult is Gates Four Cc for mid-handicap golfers?

Gates Four Cc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gates Four Cc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6076 yards. The back tees extend to 6874.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Gates Four Cc?

With a course rating of 74.1 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 Gates Four Cc and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6874.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.

What type of course is Gates Four Cc and how should I play it?

Gates Four Cc 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 Gates Four Cc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6874.0 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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