39% match
For Tournament tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Oak Point Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oak 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oak Point
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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 | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oak 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
Clyde Johnston
Opened
1989
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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 Oak Point, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tournament
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision gauntlet of short par fours that test iron control and short game recovery on every hole. Repeated close-in decisions carry high bogey risk without sharp accuracy.
C
Carolina Tee
Gender: MalePar 724769 yards4361 metersCR 64.1Bogey 83.8Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.9 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.9 · Slope 107
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 96 | 251 | 412 | 296 | 322 | 104 | 418 | 98 | 2416 | 300 | 103 | 436 | 317 | 268 | 85 | 307 | 329 | 208 | 2353 | 4769 |
O
Oak Tee
Gender: MalePar 726325 yards5784 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 502 | 161 | 321 | 507 | 375 | 415 | 161 | 513 | 135 | 3090 | 387 | 182 | 519 | 408 | 333 | 129 | 345 | 543 | 389 | 3235 | 6325 |
T
Tournament Tee
Gender: MalePar 726579 yards6016 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.5Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | — | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 176 | 370 | 516 | 391 | 425 | 170 | 520 | 145 | 3229 | 397 | 195 | 525 | 422 | 342 | 141 | 366 | 559 | 403 | 3350 | 6579 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oak 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Tournament tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
63% match
For Tournament tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Oak Point
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oak Point. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Tournament tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Trajectory11%
36% match
For Tournament tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started66% match
For Tournament tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Tournament tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
41% match
For Tournament tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Tournament tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Tournament tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
73% match
For Tournament tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Tournament tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
78% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Tournament tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Tournament tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Tournament tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
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Get Started58% match
For Tournament tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control12%
Dispersion11%
78% match
For Oak tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Oak tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
66% match
For Oak tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
36% match
For Oak tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Oak tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Oak tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For Oak tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Oak tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Oak tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Oak tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Oak tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment22%
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Get Started61% match
For Oak tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring29%
Distance Control11%
69% match
For Oak tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Trajectory14%
58% match
For Oak tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For Carolina tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
48% match
For Carolina tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization18%
72% match
For Carolina tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Precision13%
61% match
For Carolina tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
36% match
For Carolina tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Carolina tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
48% match
For Carolina tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Carolina tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
52% match
For Carolina tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
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Get Started70% match
For Carolina tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Carolina tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Carolina tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Carolina tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
73% match
For Carolina tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
74% match
For Carolina tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
59% match
For Carolina tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Oak Point
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Point
Get answers to common questions about playing Oak Point and what to expect.
How difficult is Oak Point for mid-handicap golfers?
Oak Point presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oak Point?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5674 yards. The back tees extend to 6579.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oak Point?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Oak Point and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6579.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Oak Point and how should I play it?
Oak Point is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Oak Point strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6579.0 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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