Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Chatham Golf Club

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Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

100

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Old Chatham Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Chatham, 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 29%Distance Control 28%Precision 16%Aim 13%Visualization 11%

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.

19.4

Average HCP

13.2

Minimum HCP

31.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Old Chatham

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

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Old Chatham.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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jillmarino@oldchathamgolf.org

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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

1480 Okelley Chapel Road

Course Description

Old Chatham Golf Club is consistently ranked the #1 private golf clubin the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle area of North Carolina by the North Carolina Panel of Raters and Triangle Business Journal.The 7,234 yard 18-hole championship course is set in 400 acres of protected woodlands,a rare sanctuary free of real estate development.Old Chatham was created for golfers by golfers looking for an uncrowded retreat,where they would be treated with gracious hospitality and enjoy unparalleled privacy, quality and comfort."My first visit to Old Chatham, in 2013, was one of the most memorable rounds I've enjoyed in my 30 years as a golfer. One of the things that still stands out most is the peaceful, beautiful, off-the-beaten-path setting. I truly felt as if I had discovered a golf oasis, right in the middle of North Carolina!" - David Glenn, The David Glenn Show and ACC Sports Journal

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Rees Jones/Greg Muirhead

Opened

2001

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Chatham

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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Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Hit Every Long Putt

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment24%

Precision18%

Distance Control17%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Accuracy22%

Visualization16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Old Chatham

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Chatham. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Keep Par Safe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim26%

Scoring24%

Alignment21%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Make Par Around the Green

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring21%

Accuracy18%

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Precision Long Irons

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy12%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Old Chatham

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 Old Chatham

Get answers to common questions about playing Old Chatham and what to expect.

How difficult is Old Chatham for mid-handicap golfers?

Old Chatham is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Old Chatham?

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 Old Chatham?

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 Old Chatham 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 Old Chatham 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 Old Chatham 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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