Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mid Pines Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Southern Pines, NC, United States
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

194

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

Mid Pines Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mid Pines 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%

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.

17.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mid Pines Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
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 Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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 Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mid Pines Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

graham.gilmore@rossresorts.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

1010 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Donald Ross/George Waters/Kyle Franz

Opened

1921

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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 Mid Pines Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White Tees

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron tests on packed par fours with par fives mixing birdie shots and big trouble from peak difficulty spots. Players juggle safe drives against aggressive seconds amid scoring risks on ranked tough holes.
B

Blue Tees Tee

Gender: MalePar 726522 yards5964 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.8Slope 130

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434455434365343454443672
Handicap515713913171121881016126144
Yardage380185410303477487382175325312451017639721735752842538740133986522

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mid Pines 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
56% match
For White Tees tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
43% match
For White Tees tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
79% match
For White Tees tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Aim18%

10 Week Flagship Program for Mid Pines Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mid Pines Club. 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 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–33 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

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73% match
For White Tees tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White Tees tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision24%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White Tees tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
65% match
For White Tees tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%

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71% match
For Red Tees tees

Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Red Tees tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy25%
Alignment22%

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46% match
For Green Tees tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Green Tees tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
74% match
For Green Tees tees

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
43% match
For Green Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
74% match
For Green Tees tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Green Tees tees

Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%

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51% match
For Green Tees tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
68% match
For Green Tees tees

Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
27% match
For Blue Tees tees

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid Pines Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Mid Pines Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Mid Pines Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Mid Pines Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mid Pines Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5690 yards. The back tees extend to 6522.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Mid Pines Club?

With a course rating of 71.6 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 Mid Pines Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6522.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Mid Pines Club and how should I play it?

Mid Pines Club 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 Mid Pines Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6522.0 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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