71% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Dispersion11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Governors Run Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Governors Run Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Governors Run 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Governors Run Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Governors Run Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
665 Club Dr, Lamar, SC 29069, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jay Huggins
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
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⭐3.8(87 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 Governors Run Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a balanced test where par fours repeatedly demand precise irons and par threes test tee accuracy, building pressure on the tougher back nine. Bogey risks grow from hard-ranked holes that force short game saves often.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726348 yards5805 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 478 | 378 | 186 | 448 | 379 | 347 | 185 | 370 | 359 | 3130 | 411 | 469 | 354 | 317 | 198 | 356 | 370 | 555 | 188 | 3218 | 6348 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726757 yards6179 metersCR 73.2Bogey 99.3Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 420 | 198 | 474 | 393 | 381 | 195 | 388 | 390 | 3331 | 431 | 487 | 373 | 330 | 211 | 398 | 397 | 598 | 201 | 3426 | 6757 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724423 yards4044 metersCR 65.7Bogey 93.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | — | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 257 | 113 | 319 | 287 | 279 | 119 | 225 | 273 | 2235 | 288 | 358 | 242 | 243 | 122 | 279 | 207 | 315 | 134 | 2188 | 4423 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Governors Run 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started33% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Governors Run Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Governors Run Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision13%
Alignment12%
51% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Aim12%
67% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
Accuracy30%
58% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Precision8%
56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion18%
Precision15%
52% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
45% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Scoring11%
45% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Green tees
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Green tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim18%
18% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
47% match
For Green tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Precision18%
76% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
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Get Started76% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Governors Run Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Governors Run Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Governors Run Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Governors Run Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Governors Run Golf Club challenges consistency. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Governors Run Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5590 yards. The back tees extend to 6757.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Governors Run Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Governors Run Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6757.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Governors Run 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 Governors Run Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6757.0 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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