38% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Granite Falls Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
North Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
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 | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
15949 West Clearview Boulevard
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash/Billy Casper
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(294 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 North, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue-North
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of straight tee shots into controlled irons on par fours, with back-nine par fives adding reach-or-regret decisions that spike scoring trouble.
B
Black-North Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726720 yards6145 metersCR 77.9Bogey 109.5Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.3 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 365 | 190 | 525 | 360 | 410 | 370 | 165 | 540 | 3315 | 560 | 400 | 155 | 335 | 430 | 215 | 440 | 365 | 505 | 3405 | 6720 |
B
Black/Blue-North Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726554 yards5993 metersCR 76.7Bogey 107.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.1 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 365 | 165 | 525 | 360 | 390 | 370 | 145 | 540 | 3250 | 560 | 400 | 155 | 335 | 400 | 179 | 405 | 365 | 505 | 3304 | 6554 |
W
White-North Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725808 yards5311 metersCR 72.1Bogey 100.9Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 325 | 145 | 465 | 315 | 345 | 349 | 130 | 490 | 2889 | 480 | 338 | 120 | 300 | 370 | 165 | 355 | 326 | 465 | 2919 | 5808 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
51% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
50% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
12 Week Flagship Program for North
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory19%
Aim19%
72% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion23%
Precision17%
30% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Open up and fly, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control31%
Alignment29%
69% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started61% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
37% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy27%
Alignment11%
73% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
74% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Dispersion20%
70% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
44% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy28%
Alignment14%
82% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
40% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started71% match
For Black/Blue-North tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Black-North tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
39% match
For Black-North tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
57% match
For Black-North tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
72% match
For Black-North tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Dispersion18%
83% match
For Black-North tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
50% match
For Black-North tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Black-North tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
18% match
For Black-North tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
57% match
For Black-North tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Black-North tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black-North tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started73% match
For Black-North tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Black-North tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy22%
Aim18%
68% match
For Black-North tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Black-North tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim12%
56% match
For Black-North tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
80% match
For Black-North tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
71% match
For Black-North tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Precision16%
73% match
For Black-North tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Black-North tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Black-North tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
Accuracy18%
44% match
For White-North tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
50% match
For White-North tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
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Get Started62% match
For White-North tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White-North tees
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For White-North tees
Consistent woods length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White-North tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Precision20%
Trajectory17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find North technically exacting. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6264 yards. The back tees extend to 6720.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 North and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6720.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is North and how should I play it?
North 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 North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6720.0 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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