Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

192

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

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountaintop Golf & Lake 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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%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.

17.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mountaintop Golf & Lake 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

salessupport@mountaintopgolfclub.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

1638 High Mountain Dr, Cashiers, NC 28717, USA

Course Description

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is a private membership mountain retreat located in Cashiers, North Carolina, offering traditional and playable golf, luxurious mountain-lake recreation, and family-friendly outdoor activities. The club features a mountain lodge–style clubhouse with dining, spa, fitness, sports facilities, a resort-style pool, tennis, lodging, and a general store. Members enjoy access to lake Glenville through the Mountaintop Lake Club, plus hiking, kids’ programs, and various outdoor pursuits in the Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. The community emphasizes an invitation-only membership experience with a focus on a refined mountain lifestyle.

private membership club • mountain retreat • golf and lake club • carolina blue ridge mountains • cashiers north carolina • lake club amenities • spa and fitness center • clubhouse dining • tennis facilities • pickleball courts • lake glenville recreation • family outdoor recreation • luxury amenities • mountain lodge architecture • private equity membership • goat mascots • general store • member lodging • outdoor pursuits • golf • outdoor recreation • family activities • lake • membership • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Fazio

Opened

2006

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.6(67 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 Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Tee 1

Tee Insight:This course tests driving control on repeated long par fours where misses spark trouble, demands exact long irons to elevated par threes, and tempts aggressive par five play with layup risks for steady scoring.
C

Championship Tee

Gender: MalePar 707069 yards6464 metersCR 73.9Bogey 101.3Slope 148

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.3 · Slope 149

Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 146

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544434355344345343570
Handicap951331571117181821214104166
Yardage394478192644323426362208485351258018250640218141355325848235577069

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountaintop Golf & Lake 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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70% match
For Tee 1 tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Tee 1 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%

14 Week Flagship Program for Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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36% match
For Tee 1 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
60% match
For Championship tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
38% match
For Championship tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Championship tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
43% match
For Championship tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%

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73% match
For Championship tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Championship tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
55% match
For Championship tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Championship tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%

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76% match
For Tee 2 tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%

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69% match
For Tee 2 tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment22%
77% match
For Tee 2 tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Tee 2/3 Hybrid tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
55% match
For Tee 2/3 Hybrid tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Tee 2/3 Hybrid tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
72% match
For Tee 2/3 Hybrid tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 148.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6520 yards. The back tees extend to 7069.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club?

With a course rating of 73.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 7069.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Mountaintop Golf & Lake 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 Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 7069.0 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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