Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Monticello Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

McCormick, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Monticello Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Monticello, 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 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.

17.7

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

34.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Monticello

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Flat

Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Monticello.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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savannahlakesvillage@slv-sc.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

1148 Barksdale Ferry Road

Course Description

Savannah Lakes Village is a recreation-inspired lakefront sporting community located at the confluence of Western South Carolina's Little River Blueway Adventure Region and 71,100-acre Lake Thurmond. Tee it up on three championship lakefront golf courses, enjoy special community events at the restaurants, participate in daily programs at the recreation and tennis center, explore hundreds of miles of land and water trails, live a healthy lifestyle with easy access to outdoor sporting adventures, and stay connected for work and entertainment with South Carolina's only large-scale fiber-optic broadband network.Our leadership team is intent on building a strong culture of service. We are always on the lookout for ideal team players, those who are humble, driven, and people-smart.

lakefront community • recreational activities • fiber-optic broadband • golf courses • outdoor adventures • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Clark

Opened

1999

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Monticello

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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills

Distance Control28%

Dispersion14%

Scoring14%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Monticello

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Monticello. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision24%

Mechanics18%

Scoring15%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Control woods rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring24%

Accuracy21%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Set up for high shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Alignment28%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy25%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control22%

Accuracy21%

Alignment14%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Distance Control17%

Dispersion16%

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Control Wedge Roll

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision23%

Trajectory18%

Mechanics15%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min12 HCP7 drills

Distance Control36%

Scoring31%

Trajectory13%

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Long Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Stick to mid iron line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring23%

Distance Control15%

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Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Monticello

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello

Get answers to common questions about playing Monticello and what to expect.

How difficult is Monticello for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Monticello challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Monticello?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Monticello?

With a course rating of 70 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 Monticello and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Monticello and how should I play it?

Monticello 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 Monticello strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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