Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Island West Golf Club.
Total Programs
46
46 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
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Island West 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
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.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Everything you need to know about Island West Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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40 Island W Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910, USA
Island West Golf Club is a public golf facility in Bluffton, South Carolina, offering an 18-hole course set amid coastal wildlife, live oaks, palmettos, and native palms. The club emphasizes a return to nature with a memorable golf experience and features amenities including the Grille at IW and a pro shop. Visitors can book tee times, view golf rates, and explore course ratings, with operating hours and directions available for easy access from the Bluffton area. The club’s coastal location highlights scenic play and a tradition of golf memories at Island West Drive.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Fuzzy Zoeller
Opened
1992
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Island West Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 10 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 132 | 372 | 498 | 329 | 348 | 368 | 158 | 372 | 3054 | 341 | 334 | 155 | 380 | 506 | 374 | 518 | 166 | 380 | 3154 | 6208 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 96 | 288 | 442 | 259 | 253 | 242 | 128 | 268 | 2386 | 258 | 266 | 125 | 304 | 421 | 244 | 432 | 114 | 306 | 2470 | 4856 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 102 | 288 | 442 | 323 | 330 | 279 | 140 | 356 | 2715 | 326 | 302 | 130 | 315 | 496 | 275 | 460 | 119 | 316 | 2739 | 5454 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.1 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 132 | 372 | 489 | 329 | 348 | 368 | 158 | 372 | 3045 | 341 | 334 | 155 | 380 | 506 | 374 | 518 | 166 | 380 | 3154 | 6199 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Island West Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Island West Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 41 days 58 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
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)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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Full flagship program designed around Island West Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 41 practice days and 38 unique drills.
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Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedDial in aim, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Island West Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Island West Golf Club challenges consistency. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5532 yards. The back tees extend to 6208.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.7 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.
At a full length of 6208.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6208.0 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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