21% match
For Red Tees tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP6 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Macgregor Downs Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Macgregor Downs Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Macgregor Downs Cc, 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 26%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Aim 19%Alignment 12%
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
8.5
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Macgregor Downs Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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 Macgregor Downs Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jnowell@concertgolfclubs.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
430 St Andrews Ln, Cary, NC 27511, USA
Course Description
The private MacGregor Downs Country Club combines history and heritage with the modern amenities of today. The Club is nestled on the shores of Lake MacGregor within the tranquil setting of the MacGregor Downs neighborhood in Cary, North Carolina. Mere minutes from Raleigh, the Club offers championship golf and tennis facilities, a large pool area, private dining, and a year-round social calendar for the entire family. Since the Club opened in 1967, it has continued to build on its legacy of being one of the most prestigious private clubs in the state. MacGregor is defined by its history, but also its close-knit, friendly, and loyal members. We invite you to become a part of this family, and to experience the service, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence that characterize the membership experience at MacGregor Downs.
country club • golf • tennis • private dining • social activities • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willard Byrd/JMP Golf Design Group
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(317 reviews)
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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 Macgregor Downs Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Tees
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge and short iron control into greens on compact par fours that pack the layout, spiking bogey risks on handicap leaders while par fives mix in controlled birdie bids.
P
Poole Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725543 yards5069 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 326 | 368 | 112 | 447 | 311 | 334 | 134 | 504 | 2837 | 456 | 327 | 141 | 282 | 263 | 324 | 160 | 452 | 301 | 2706 | 5543 |
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725022 yards4592 metersCR 65.3Bogey 85.1Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 42.8 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 289 | 303 | 106 | 417 | 276 | 290 | 120 | 413 | 2515 | 386 | 327 | 141 | 282 | 232 | 299 | 135 | 404 | 301 | 2507 | 5022 |
B
Byrd Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726070 yards5550 metersCR 75.5Bogey 108.0Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 367 | 368 | 145 | 469 | 311 | 376 | 147 | 504 | 3060 | 487 | 372 | 183 | 366 | 263 | 336 | 166 | 464 | 373 | 3010 | 6070 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Macgregor Downs Cc
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
52% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
57% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
10 Week Flagship Program for Macgregor Downs Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Macgregor Downs Cc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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52% match
For Red Tees tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP6 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision27%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started63% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red Tees tees
Control woods height, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP8 drills
Trajectory23%
Scoring22%
Precision17%
86% match
For Red Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
63% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Aim15%
64% 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%
57% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Scoring12%
63% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
51% match
For Red Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
72% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
57% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision31%
Scoring12%
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Get Started70% match
For Poole Tees tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
65% match
For Poole Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Aim25%
69% match
For Poole Tees tees
Work together for contact, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
58% match
For Poole Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization18%
33% match
For Poole Tees tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics15%
20% match
For Poole Tees tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
40% match
For Poole Tees tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Poole Tees tees
Sink All Short Putts
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
63% match
For Poole Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
40% match
For Poole Tees tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Poole Tees tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Poole Tees tees
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started40% match
For Poole Tees tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Poole Tees tees
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
63% match
For Poole Tees tees
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
79% match
For Poole Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Poole Tees tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Poole Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
63% match
For Poole Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Poole Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
78% match
For Poole Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
68% match
For Poole Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
70% match
For Poole Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Poole Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
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Get Started84% match
For Poole Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Byrd Tees tees
Execute with focus, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
48% match
For Byrd Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Byrd Tees tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Byrd Tees tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For Byrd Tees tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Macgregor Downs Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Macgregor Downs Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Macgregor Downs Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Macgregor Downs Cc technically exacting. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Macgregor Downs Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5546 yards. The back tees extend to 6070.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Macgregor Downs Cc?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 Macgregor Downs Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6070.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Macgregor Downs Cc and how should I play it?
Macgregor Downs Cc 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 Macgregor Downs Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6070.0 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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