39% match
For Tournament tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Osprey Point Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Osprey 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 25%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Osprey 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Osprey 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
Tom Fazio
Opened
1988
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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 Osprey Point, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tournament
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short iron and wedge approaches on compact par fours and threes, building pressure on accuracy with birdie paths on par fives. Handicap-ranked tough holes spike risk amid overall easy play per low ratings, favoring steady execution over power.
G
Governors Tee
Gender: MalePar 724967 yards4542 metersCR 64.6Bogey 85.0Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.5 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 405 | 108 | 291 | 304 | 131 | 256 | 390 | 325 | 2514 | 326 | 91 | 395 | 291 | 267 | 89 | 283 | 305 | 406 | 2453 | 4967 |
O
Osprey Tee
Gender: MalePar 726323 yards5782 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.1Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 476 | 160 | 395 | 369 | 176 | 309 | 505 | 415 | 3184 | 387 | 186 | 503 | 314 | 331 | 159 | 361 | 378 | 520 | 3139 | 6323 |
T
Tournament Tee
Gender: MalePar 726769 yards6190 metersCR 73.6Bogey 99.5Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 484 | 167 | 419 | 394 | 196 | 332 | 545 | 450 | 3391 | 414 | 216 | 531 | 344 | 342 | 171 | 405 | 406 | 549 | 3378 | 6769 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Osprey 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Tournament tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Tournament tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
57% match
For Tournament tees
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control11%
13 Week Flagship Program for Osprey Point
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Osprey 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
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 · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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44% match
For Tournament tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision18%
65% match
For Tournament tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into par saves, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
46% match
For Tournament tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started73% match
For Tournament tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Tournament tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
69% match
For Tournament tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Tournament tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Tournament tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
67% match
For Tournament tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Tournament tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
59% match
For Tournament tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For Tournament tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
57% match
For Osprey tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
65% match
For Osprey tees
Focus on the target line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring23%
Stroke15%
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Get Started47% match
For Osprey tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Osprey tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Osprey tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control27%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Osprey tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Osprey tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Osprey tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Osprey tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Osprey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Osprey tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Osprey tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For Osprey tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
69% match
For Osprey tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started71% match
For Osprey tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Aim18%
58% match
For Osprey tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Osprey tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Osprey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Osprey tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Osprey tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Osprey tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For Governors tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
39% match
For Governors tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
57% match
For Governors tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
51% match
For Governors tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
51% match
For Governors tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Trajectory20%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started61% match
For Governors tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Governors tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Governors tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Governors tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Osprey Point
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Osprey Point
Get answers to common questions about playing Osprey Point and what to expect.
How difficult is Osprey Point for mid-handicap golfers?
Osprey Point is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Osprey Point?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5868 yards. The back tees extend to 6769.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Osprey Point?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Osprey Point and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6769.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Osprey Point and how should I play it?
Osprey 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 Osprey Point strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6769.0 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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