Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Longleaf Golf & Family Club

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Southern Pines, NC, United States
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%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.

17.8
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Longleaf Golf & Family Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Longleaf Golf & Family Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

jcowell@longleafgfc.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

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 Insight:This course creates constant pressure for precise irons on short par fours and threes that demand spot-on positioning, while par fives build scoring risk through tempting reach attempts that often lead to bogeys or worse.
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Tee No. 6 Tee

Gender: FemalePar 726153 yards5626 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.5Slope 135

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.4 · Slope 137

Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443353454354344545443772
Handicap135151711139712148246181016
Yardage385363187178509164338497308292935018236338048735246130534432246153

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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% match to course practice profile
64% match
For Tee No. 6.5 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Trajectory23%
40% match
For Tee No. 6.5 tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 34 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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62% match
For Tee No. 6.5 tees

Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%

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75% match
For Tee No. 6.5 tees

Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
46% match
For Tee No. 7 tees

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%

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63% match
For Tee No. 7 tees

Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision27%
Alignment11%
54% match
For Tee No. 7 tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring32%
Alignment23%

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79% match
For Tee No. 6 tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%
72% match
For Tee No. 6 tees

Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy22%
Precision19%
Aim17%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Longleaf Golf & Family Club

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United States

DGT 4th Longleaf Junior Open Southern Pines, NC

3/6/2026

Tournament
DGT 4th Longleaf Junior Open Southern Pines, NC
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Stitch Golf/Sandhills Flyers Spring Intercollegiate

3/16/2026

Stroke Play
Sandhills Community College
NJCAA II
men
United States36 holes

Stitch Golf/Sandhills Flyers Spring Intercollegiate

3/16/2026

Stroke Play
Sandhills Community College
NJCAA II
men
United States

Drip Golf Kids Cup at Longleaf CC in Pinehurst Southern Pin

3/27/2026

Tournament
Drip Golf Kids Cup at Longleaf CC in Pinehurst Southern Pin
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Qualifier - TaylorMade TP5 Junior All-Star

4/1/2026

Tournament
Qualifier - TaylorMade TP5 Junior All-Star
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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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