Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Greystone Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Legacy Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Legacy, 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 Legacy
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Legacy.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ssmith@greystonecc.com
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Facilities
Location
4100 Greystone Drive
Course Description
Greystone Golf & Country Club is a private, members-only club located in Hoover, Alabama, just southeast of Birmingham. The community features two 18-hole courses, the Founders and Legacy, set within a gated neighborhood and complemented by a range of amenities for golf, fitness, social events, and family activities. Members and guests enjoy a variety of lifestyle offerings, including weddings and events services, dining, and club facilities across the Founders and Legacy campuses. The club emphasizes a southern hospitality-focused culture with a diverse membership and homes in the surrounding Greystone community.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones/Steve Weisser/MacCurrach Golf
Opened
2000
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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 Legacy, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 120 | 484 | 370 | 341 | 482 | 276 | 140 | 362 | 2932 | 345 | 519 | 398 | 130 | 397 | 360 | 329 | 168 | 478 | 3124 | 6056 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 112 | 435 | 334 | 306 | 431 | 237 | 111 | 350 | 2638 | 291 | 411 | 327 | 114 | 352 | 318 | 304 | 130 | 401 | 2648 | 5286 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 150 | 506 | 395 | 361 | 501 | 295 | 158 | 431 | 3177 | 373 | 538 | 413 | 147 | 415 | 381 | 337 | 183 | 502 | 3289 | 6466 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Legacy
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 profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Legacy
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Legacy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit within 5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Legacy
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy
Get answers to common questions about playing Legacy and what to expect.
How difficult is Legacy for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Legacy challenges consistency. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Legacy?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5876 yards. The back tees extend to 6466.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Legacy?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 Legacy and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6466.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Legacy 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 Legacy strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6466.0 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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