66% match
For Senior tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Heron Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Heron Bay Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heron Bay 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Heron Bay Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Heron Bay 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
5100 Heron Bay Blvd, Locust Grove, GA 30248, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Burton
Opened
2004
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(295 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 Heron Bay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Senior
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours and fives that test iron placement and positioning, turning small drive or approach flaws into bogey traps on many holes.
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 726886 yards6297 metersCR 73.2Bogey 98.6Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.8 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 384 | 186 | 430 | 495 | 366 | 195 | 382 | 530 | 3344 | 448 | 351 | 530 | 195 | 422 | 457 | 534 | 182 | 423 | 3542 | 6886 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725122 yards4684 metersCR 69.6Bogey 98.4Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 279 | 132 | 319 | 424 | 249 | 122 | 237 | 439 | 2494 | 325 | 239 | 409 | 103 | 338 | 330 | 439 | 113 | 332 | 2628 | 5122 |
S
Senior Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725877 yards5374 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 300 | 159 | 353 | 474 | 311 | 165 | 316 | 482 | 2882 | 400 | 288 | 445 | 132 | 386 | 394 | 470 | 138 | 342 | 2995 | 5877 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heron Bay 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Senior tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started47% match
For Senior tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For Senior tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Heron Bay Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heron Bay Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Senior tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Senior tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Senior tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim17%
Scoring16%
Dispersion16%
52% match
For Senior tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Senior tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Senior tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Senior tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Senior tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy25%
Aim18%
65% match
For Senior tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Scoring13%
56% match
For Senior tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
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Get Started66% match
For Senior tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Aim16%
68% match
For Senior tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Senior tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Alignment13%
55% match
For Senior tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Forward tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Forward tees
Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim25%
Precision22%
72% match
For Forward tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Forward tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Forward tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Forward tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Trajectory11%
44% match
For Forward tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
52% match
For Forward tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started72% match
For Forward tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Forward tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Forward tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Forward tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Forward tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Forward tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For Forward tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
58% match
For Forward tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For Forward tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
66% match
For Back tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
73% match
For Back tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started58% match
For Back tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Back tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Back tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Back tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
22% match
For Back tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
59% match
For Back tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
35% match
For Back tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Back tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Back tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Heron Bay Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Heron Bay Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Heron Bay Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Heron Bay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Heron Bay Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heron Bay Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6004 yards. The back tees extend to 6886.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6886.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6886.0 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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