Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Stone Club

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Huntersville, North Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

North Stone Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Stone, 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 21%Precision 21%Aim 18%Alignment 13%

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.

20.4

Average HCP

12.9

Minimum HCP

35.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for North Stone

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about North Stone.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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cford@northstoneclub.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

15801 North Stone Drive

Course Description

NorthStone Country Club is a private club located at 15801 NorthStone Drive in Huntersville, North Carolina in the center of the NorthStone housing community. Convenient to Charlotte and Lake Norman, NorthStone Country Club is situated on 237 artistically landscaped acres. The P. B. Dye signature course was rated "Number One" by Charlotte's Business Journal. The course will impress the very best players with its strategically placed bunkers, Mini Verde Bermuda greens, and Meyer Zoysia fairways. Featuring an endless variety of strategic angles of play from multiple tee boxes, the NorthStone golf course will encourage good course management yet tease the more adventurous golfer.The Golf Studio at NorthStone is a state of the art instructional golf facility and offers programs for all skill levels. The Golf Studio features an indoor/outdoor hitting facility complete with video, training aids, and golf-specific fitness equipment. A variety of lesson options are available to take your game to the next level.Besides the ultimate golfing experience, NorthStone Country Club offers Members four swimming pools, three Plexi-pave tennis courts, a children's play center, and a picnic area. NorthStone offers a number of children's programs including summer camps, junior golf and tennis clinics, swim team and swim lessons. The Club serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The Club is the social hub in the community hosting many special events such as an annual Spring Fling outdoor party, a huge July Fourth fireworks display with an outdoor party and a Fall outdoor Blues, Brews and BBQ party.Because NorthStone is a fully private Club, membership is required. Membership is remarkably within reach with NO initiation fees, NO minimum spending requirements and NO assessments.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

P. B. Dye

Opened

1997

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Stone

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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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

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

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Focus On Green Reading

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Aim25%

Precision23%

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Pick Landing Spot

Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Accuracy30%

Aim19%

Alignment16%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring25%

Alignment18%

Distance Control18%

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14 Week Flagship Program for North Stone

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Stone. 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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control29%

Visualization16%

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Vary Landing Spot

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Distance Control32%

Accuracy16%

Scoring15%

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Land Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim31%

Alignment28%

Scoring23%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Aim28%

Distance Control12%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Trajectory28%

Distance Control28%

Mechanics15%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control30%

Accuracy17%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Leave tap-ins, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills

Precision30%

Scoring15%

Mechanics15%

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at North Stone

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about North Stone

Get answers to common questions about playing North Stone and what to expect.

How difficult is North Stone for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find North Stone technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Stone?

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 North Stone?

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 North Stone and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is North Stone 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 North Stone 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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