Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Occoneechee Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Occoneechee Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Occoneechee Gc, 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 Occoneechee Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Occoneechee Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
feedback@occoneechee.com
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Facilities
Location
1500 Lawrence Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. Marvin Ray
Opened
1963
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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 Occoneechee Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 350 | 100 | 283 | 419 | 344 | 417 | 88 | 274 | 2533 | 144 | 311 | 284 | 335 | 327 | 351 | 133 | 414 | 307 | 2606 | 5139 |
Red Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 340 | 96 | 277 | 414 | 267 | 410 | 80 | 266 | 2404 | 135 | 303 | 276 | 308 | 321 | 340 | 116 | 388 | 295 | 2482 | 4886 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 378 | 128 | 354 | 467 | 389 | 465 | 129 | 360 | 2949 | 156 | 364 | 332 | 367 | 377 | 409 | 155 | 452 | 352 | 2964 | 5913 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Occoneechee Gc
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 profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Occoneechee Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Occoneechee Gc. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Occoneechee Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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Kona Ice Keiser Kup
3/8/2026
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FCG Oregon Memorial Championship
5/23/2026
FCG Oregon Memorial Championship
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Occoneechee Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Occoneechee Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Occoneechee Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Occoneechee Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Occoneechee Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5400 yards. The back tees extend to 5913.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Occoneechee Gc?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Occoneechee Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5913.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Occoneechee Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Occoneechee Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5913.0 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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