63% match
For Player tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Cougar Point Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cougar Point, 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cougar Point
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Driving Range30 min
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cougar Point.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
reservations@kiawahresort.com
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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
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Course Description
Located along 10 miles of pristine beach about 25 miles south of Charleston, S.C., Kiawah Island Golf Resort consistently ranks as one of the country's top resorts. It includes The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the resort's Forbes Five Star/AAA Five Diamond 255-room hotel and spa, nearly 500 private villas and luxury homes, over one dozen dining establishments, and five championship golf courses, including The Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 2012 PGA Championship and 2021 PGA Championship. For 15 of the past 17 years, the resort has ranked as the number-one tennis resort in the world by TennisResortsOnline.com, and features acclaimed recreation and nature programs.
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Course Information
Holes
90
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Player
Opened
1976
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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 Cougar Point, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Player
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course pounds players with par four approach tests that lead difficulty rankings forcing tight shots to dodge bogeys. Par fives mix in birdie hope but demand drive control per their solid handicap places.
C
Cougar Tee
Gender: MalePar 726401 yards5853 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.5Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 157 | 505 | 433 | 386 | 164 | 330 | 333 | 536 | 3180 | 408 | 469 | 201 | 379 | 165 | 503 | 380 | 347 | 369 | 3221 | 6401 |
P
Player Tee
Gender: MalePar 726026 yards5510 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 138 | 475 | 399 | 360 | 160 | 306 | 312 | 501 | 2966 | 388 | 450 | 188 | 368 | 149 | 494 | 354 | 320 | 349 | 3060 | 6026 |
T
Tournament Tee
Gender: MalePar 726710 yards6136 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 170 | 524 | 455 | 392 | 180 | 347 | 353 | 550 | 3318 | 434 | 485 | 221 | 406 | 170 | 528 | 397 | 357 | 394 | 3392 | 6710 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cougar Point
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Player tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Player tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Player tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
Alignment14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Cougar Point
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cougar Point. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For Player tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
38% match
For Player tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Player tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Player tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For Player tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started54% match
For Player tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring30%
Alignment22%
60% match
For Player tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Player tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For Player tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Player tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Player tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
84% match
For Player tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Player tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Precision12%
69% match
For Cougar tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
65% match
For Cougar tees
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
63% match
For Cougar tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
66% match
For Cougar tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started51% match
For Cougar tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Cougar tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Cougar tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision30%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Cougar tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Cougar tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Cougar tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Cougar tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For Cougar tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
68% match
For Cougar tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Cougar tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
42% match
For Cougar tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment30%
Accuracy28%
69% match
For Tournament tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started63% match
For Tournament tees
Pick line and commit, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Precision11%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Tournament tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For Tournament tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Tournament tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
39% match
For Tournament tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Tournament tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Tournament tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
71% match
For Tournament tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cougar Point
Get answers to common questions about playing Cougar Point and what to expect.
How difficult is Cougar Point for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cougar Point challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cougar Point?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6368 yards. The back tees extend to 6710.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cougar Point?
With a course rating of 72.7 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.
How long is Cougar Point and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6710.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Cougar Point 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 Cougar Point strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6710.0 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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