41% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University, 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 28%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
18.2
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chip@lonniepoolegolfcourse.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
1509 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Course Description
The Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a dream come true for NC State University.The stunning layout was designed by Arnold Palmer and the design team at Arnold Palmer Design Company (including Erik Larsen and Brandon Johnson, both NC State graduates).The purpose of the facility is to provide a public golf course on the Centennial Campus of NC State University that serves as a venue for the men's and women's golf teams. It also facilitates turfgrass and stormwater research associated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Likewise, the golf course serves as a teaching and training facility for the Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program in the College of Natural Resources. The course is playable for all skill levels and a challenge to low handicap players.With breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline and the world-renowned Centennial Campus, the course has become a favorite in the golf community. After a round of golf, you will surely find it as one of the finest in the area, one of the best university facilities, and worthy of one of the premier universities in the nation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
2009
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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 Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Wolfpack Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours that demand precise tee to wedge decisions with slim error margins. Scoring risks peak on select longer par fives and par fours where poor starts cascade into big trouble.
G
Gray/Green Hybrid Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725082 yards4647 metersCR 69.0Bogey 97.0Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 162 | 442 | 252 | 270 | 110 | 440 | 116 | 315 | 2498 | 277 | 466 | 297 | 300 | 121 | 430 | 286 | 88 | 319 | 2584 | 5082 |
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726450 yards5898 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.3Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 529 | 203 | 489 | 333 | 411 | 140 | 535 | 138 | 387 | 3165 | 358 | 570 | 392 | 375 | 156 | 503 | 374 | 119 | 438 | 3285 | 6450 |
W
Wolfpack Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726003 yards5489 metersCR 74.0Bogey 105.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 176 | 459 | 289 | 390 | 134 | 488 | 127 | 350 | 2912 | 335 | 541 | 359 | 366 | 138 | 472 | 343 | 113 | 424 | 3091 | 6003 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University
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 profile44% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy13%
82% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Aim19%
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Get Started62% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Alignment28%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment16%
Precision16%
60% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
87% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
34% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
67% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started68% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Wolfpack Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Red Tees tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
42% match
For Red Tees tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment11%
70% match
For Red Tees tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Red Tees tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
45% match
For Red Tees tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
76% match
For Red Tees tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
46% match
For Red Tees tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For Red Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Red Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Red Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
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Get Started48% match
For Red Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
56% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Red Tees tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
51% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
82% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
76% match
For Gray/Green Hybrid tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University
Get answers to common questions about playing Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University and what to expect.
How difficult is Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University challenges consistency. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5766 yards. The back tees extend to 6450.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6450.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University and how should I play it?
Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University 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 Lonnie Poole Gc At N.C. State University strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6450.0 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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