69% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gatlinburg Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Gatlinburg Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gatlinburg 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gatlinburg Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range30 min
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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 Gatlinburg Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@gatlinburg.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
520 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Langford/R-Bob Cupp & Associates
Opened
1993
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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 Gatlinburg Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron selection pressure from mixed par four and three lengths, spiking bogey risks on a tougher front nine before back nine eases up for score chasing.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716282 yards5744 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 412 | 529 | 469 | 176 | 332 | 468 | 144 | 470 | 3395 | 509 | 390 | 194 | 314 | 175 | 363 | 327 | 231 | 384 | 2887 | 6282 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715201 yards4756 metersCR 65.3Bogey 85.9Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 350 | 332 | 442 | 143 | 305 | 355 | 115 | 315 | 2732 | 455 | 301 | 174 | 290 | 148 | 304 | 286 | 197 | 314 | 2469 | 5201 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715845 yards5345 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.7Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 356 | 479 | 456 | 160 | 322 | 401 | 137 | 458 | 3149 | 461 | 363 | 184 | 296 | 163 | 339 | 310 | 217 | 363 | 2696 | 5845 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724708 yards4305 metersCR 66.8Bogey 93.7Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 229 | 337 | 330 | 406 | 140 | 257 | 352 | 110 | 306 | 2467 | 349 | 299 | 164 | 281 | 94 | 292 | 258 | 190 | 314 | 2241 | 4708 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gatlinburg 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gatlinburg Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gatlinburg Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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59% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
27% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started40% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Precision27%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
38% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision17%
Dispersion10%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For White tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy14%
Aim11%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
51% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Scoring19%
69% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim20%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
39% match
For Gold tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring25%
Dispersion17%
38% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started53% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim27%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
Aim15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gatlinburg Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gatlinburg Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gatlinburg Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gatlinburg Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Gatlinburg Golf Course technically exacting. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gatlinburg Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5495 yards. The back tees extend to 6282.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gatlinburg Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gatlinburg Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6282.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Gatlinburg Golf Course 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 Gatlinburg Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6282.0 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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