63% match
For Tournament tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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
198
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
Turtle Point Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Turtle 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 27%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 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
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Turtle 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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Turtle 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
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1981
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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 Turtle Point, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tournament
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision repeatedly on par four majority where tee control feeds makeable approaches but errors spark bogeys, while reachable par fives tempt birdies amid back nine toughness.
N
Nicklaus Tee
Gender: MalePar 725940 yards5432 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 481 | 331 | 172 | 484 | 316 | 127 | 395 | 337 | 2971 | 476 | 329 | 392 | 467 | 148 | 325 | 143 | 312 | 377 | 2969 | 5940 |
T
Tournament Tee
Gender: MalePar 726822 yards6238 metersCR 73.9Bogey 100.1Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 523 | 390 | 202 | 525 | 385 | 156 | 472 | 414 | 3465 | 517 | 393 | 433 | 518 | 171 | 369 | 177 | 360 | 419 | 3357 | 6822 |
T
Turtle Tee
Gender: MalePar 726376 yards5830 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.1Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 493 | 360 | 186 | 505 | 364 | 145 | 432 | 373 | 3227 | 494 | 353 | 415 | 495 | 160 | 335 | 164 | 337 | 396 | 3149 | 6376 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Turtle 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 profile37% match
For Tournament tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For Tournament tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Tournament tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
10 Week Flagship Program for Turtle Point
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Turtle Point. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For Tournament tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
82% match
For Tournament tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started43% match
For Tournament tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Tournament tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Scoring35%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Tournament tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Tournament tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Tournament tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Tournament tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Tournament tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Tournament tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control11%
44% match
For Tournament tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Tournament tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Tournament tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
44% match
For Tournament tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started72% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Tournament tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Turtle tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Aim21%
75% match
For Turtle tees
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Distance Control12%
46% match
For Turtle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Turtle tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Turtle tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Turtle tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Aim12%
37% match
For Turtle tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Turtle tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For Turtle tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment39%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
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Get Started74% match
For Turtle tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Turtle tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Turtle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Turtle tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Turtle tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Turtle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Accuracy17%
78% match
For Turtle tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
59% match
For Turtle tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
53% match
For Turtle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment22%
Aim15%
71% match
For Nicklaus tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Nicklaus tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
74% match
For Nicklaus tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started74% match
For Nicklaus tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
69% match
For Nicklaus tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Nicklaus tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Nicklaus tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
68% match
For Nicklaus tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
72% match
For Nicklaus tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Nicklaus tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Turtle Point
Get answers to common questions about playing Turtle Point and what to expect.
How difficult is Turtle Point for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Turtle Point technically exacting. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Turtle Point?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6381 yards. The back tees extend to 6822.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Turtle Point?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Turtle Point and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6822.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Turtle 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 Turtle Point strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6822.0 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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