Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Jekyll Island Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Pine Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pine Lakes, 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 Pine Lakes
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pine Lakes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@jekyllisland.com
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Facilities
Location
322 Captain Wylly Road
Course Description
The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) is a self-supporting state entity that manages and preserves Jekyll Island, Georgia. Established in 1950, the JIA focuses on balancing nature and human activities to ensure the island remains a vibrant and sustainable destination. It operates without tax revenues, relying on income from leases, fees, and amenities.The authority is responsible for conservation and management of the island's ecosystem, promoting sustainable tourism, and providing essential services to residents and businesses. JIA oversees various recreational facilities and attractions, including the island's beaches, marshes, and historical sites like the Jekyll Island Club. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents while attracting visitors to experience the island's natural beauty and historical significance.
coastal conservation • sea turtle center • wildlife programs • historic district tours • ga state park • mosaic museum • beaches georgia • trolley tours • turtle rehabilitation • island attractions • vacation destination georgia • conservation education • ga coastal tourism • summer waves water park • volunteer opportunities • park governance • visitor guides • georgia geotourism • ecotourism georgia • beach resort • vacation destination • island management • amenity operations • eco-tourism • tourism
Course Information
Holes
63
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Wilson/Joe Lee/R Clyde Johnston
Opened
1968
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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 Pine Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 390 | 172 | 418 | 385 | 183 | 525 | 377 | 408 | 3385 | 372 | 496 | 351 | 368 | 200 | 520 | 348 | 202 | 448 | 3305 | 6690 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.5 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.2 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 281 | 98 | 312 | 286 | 115 | 408 | 288 | 295 | 2506 | 259 | 418 | 257 | 268 | 125 | 423 | 260 | 134 | 319 | 2463 | 4969 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 360 | 141 | 396 | 363 | 159 | 501 | 362 | 386 | 3167 | 350 | 480 | 332 | 345 | 178 | 498 | 326 | 182 | 427 | 3118 | 6285 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pine Lakes
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 profileSink All Long Putts
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Pine Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pine Lakes. 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 · 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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Pine Lakes
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 Pine Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Pine Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Pine Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Pine Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pine Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5830 yards. The back tees extend to 6690.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pine Lakes?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Pine Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6690.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Pine Lakes and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Pine Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6690.0 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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