Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Longleaf Golf & Family Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Longleaf Golf & Family Club, 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 Longleaf Golf & Family Club
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Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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 irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Longleaf Golf & Family Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jcowell@longleafgfc.com
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Facilities
Location
2900, 10 Knoll Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387, United States
Course Description
Longleaf Golf & Family Club is a premier semi-private golf club serving the Pinehurst and Southern Pines communities, as well as visitors from throughout the world. The Dan Maples-designed, Bill Bergin remodeled course consistently offers some of the best conditions found anywhere in the Carolinas. Even more, as home to the now world-famous Longleaf Tee System, the course provides a data-based way to scale every hole making each a fair, fun test for players of every age and ability. Additionally, members and visitors can sign up for lessons at the U.S. Kids Golf Academy, play a quick six holes at Bottlebrush Short Course, or get some practice in on the expansive range or our 10,000 square foot putting green.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dan Maples/Bill Bergin
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 Longleaf Golf & Family Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tee No. 6.5
Tee No. 6 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 363 | 187 | 178 | 509 | 164 | 338 | 497 | 308 | 2929 | 350 | 182 | 363 | 380 | 487 | 352 | 461 | 305 | 344 | 3224 | 6153 |
Tee No. 6.5 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 399 | 200 | 186 | 509 | 176 | 338 | 529 | 308 | 3030 | 350 | 207 | 363 | 380 | 522 | 352 | 506 | 305 | 390 | 3375 | 6405 |
Tee No. 7 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 56.7 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 399 | 200 | 186 | 532 | 176 | 369 | 529 | 334 | 3133 | 393 | 207 | 390 | 421 | 522 | 391 | 506 | 329 | 390 | 3549 | 6682 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Longleaf Golf & Family Club
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 profileMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Longleaf Golf & Family Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Longleaf Golf & Family Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Longleaf Golf & Family Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
DGT 4th Longleaf Junior Open Southern Pines, NC
3/6/2026
Stitch Golf/Sandhills Flyers Spring Intercollegiate
3/16/2026
Stitch Golf/Sandhills Flyers Spring Intercollegiate
3/16/2026
Drip Golf Kids Cup at Longleaf CC in Pinehurst Southern Pin
3/27/2026
TaylorMade TP5 Junior All-Star
4/1/2026
Qualifier - TaylorMade TP5 Junior All-Star
4/1/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Longleaf Golf & Family Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Longleaf Golf & Family Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Longleaf Golf & Family Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Longleaf Golf & Family Club technically exacting. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Longleaf Golf & Family Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6418 yards. The back tees extend to 6682.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Longleaf Golf & Family Club?
With a course rating of 78.6 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 Longleaf Golf & Family Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6682.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Longleaf Golf & Family Club 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 Longleaf Golf & Family Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6682.0 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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