Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Old Chatham.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
100
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Everything you need to know about Old Chatham.
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1480 Okelley Chapel Road
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones/Greg Muirhead
Opened
2001
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Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Old Chatham hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Old Chatham hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Old Chatham hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Old Chatham hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Old Chatham hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Old Chatham hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
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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Full flagship program designed around Old Chatham hole by hole data. Contains 54 practice days and 52 unique drills.
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Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Old Chatham and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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