Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Northwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northwood Country 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northwood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northwood Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
billypomeroy@pga.com
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Facilities
Location
4300 Country Club Dr, Meridian, MS 39305, USA
Course Description
Northwood Country Club is a private country club located in Meridian, Mississippi, offering a full range of amenities including championship golf, clubhouse dining, a swimming pool, tennis, and a fitness facility. The club emphasizes a warm, inviting environment nestled in a convenient city location, with facilities designed for members to enjoy both recreational and social activities. It serves residents of Meridian and surrounding areas, focusing on golf, dining, tennis and family-friendly recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brian Ault
Opened
1929
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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 Northwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.5 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 184 | 378 | 433 | 339 | 536 | 135 | 359 | 345 | 3117 | 406 | 207 | 545 | 162 | 582 | 380 | 489 | 129 | 313 | 3213 | 6330 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 134 | 308 | 380 | 273 | 435 | 116 | 242 | 260 | 2487 | 355 | 165 | 451 | 134 | 494 | 289 | 456 | 118 | 258 | 2720 | 5207 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 167 | 340 | 390 | 325 | 492 | 120 | 333 | 320 | 2838 | 366 | 176 | 494 | 150 | 527 | 344 | 473 | 125 | 294 | 2949 | 5787 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northwood Country 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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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Northwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northwood Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Northwood Country Club
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 Northwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Northwood Country Club challenges consistency. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5768 yards. The back tees extend to 6330.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Northwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6330.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Northwood Country 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 Northwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6330.0 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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