Pick spot and trust, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Green Island Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Green Island Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Green Island Country 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
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 Green Island Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Green Island Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jblais@greenislandcc.org
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Facilities
Location
6501 Standing Boy Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
Course Description
Green Island Country Club is a private country club located in Columbus, Georgia, offering elegant living and nature existing in perfect harmony. It features a golf course, racquets, and amenities, and has a tradition of excellence since 1961.
country club • golf • private club • recreation • leisure • social club • membership • events • dining
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb/Joe Lee
Opened
1961
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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 Green Island Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Island
Island Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 157 | 524 | 369 | 426 | 322 | 333 | 168 | 400 | 3061 | 383 | 159 | 359 | 344 | 477 | 312 | 154 | 529 | 390 | 3107 | 6168 |
Southern Open Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.8 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 157 | 582 | 384 | 440 | 322 | 353 | 205 | 409 | 3242 | 395 | 159 | 359 | 361 | 477 | 330 | 173 | 594 | 401 | 3249 | 6491 |
Swan Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 146 | 524 | 337 | 371 | 311 | 328 | 168 | 358 | 2896 | 355 | 152 | 339 | 323 | 471 | 289 | 142 | 529 | 335 | 2935 | 5831 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Green Island Country 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate off-target mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Green Island Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Green Island Country 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Green Island Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by
9/2/2026
Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Synovus
9/3/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Green Island Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Green Island Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Green Island Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Green Island Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Green Island Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6161 yards. The back tees extend to 6491.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Green Island Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Green Island Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6491.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Green Island Country Club and how should I play it?
Green Island Country Club 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 Green Island Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6491.0 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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