62% match
For Red tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Union
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Old Union Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Union, 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 26%Distance Control 23%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Old Union
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| 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 pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Old Union.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
aakins@olduniongolf.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
Blairsville, GA 30514, USA
Course Description
Old Union Golf Course is a public golf course located in Blairsville, Georgia, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility features a valley-style layout with a distinctive links feel and a comprehensive practice area including large turf tees, all-weather tees, target greens, and dedicated short game spaces. Guests can book tee times online, access range and practice facilities, and participate in club events and memberships, all within the North Georgia mountain region. The course emphasizes a peaceful, secluded setting with a welcoming staff and a focus on both beginners and seasoned players.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Old Union, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement off tees on short par fours, forcing precise wedges where top difficulties raise bogey risks, while par fives mix birdie lures with penalty traps.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724553 yards4163 metersCR 66.3Bogey 92.7Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 104 | 425 | 263 | 278 | 124 | 239 | 367 | 224 | 2277 | 413 | 231 | 293 | 99 | 304 | 232 | 87 | 357 | 260 | 2276 | 4553 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714363 yards3990 metersCR 65.0Bogey 91.0Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 104 | 375 | 263 | 278 | 124 | 239 | 307 | 224 | 2167 | 413 | 231 | 293 | 99 | 304 | 232 | 87 | 277 | 260 | 2196 | 4363 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725738 yards5247 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 131 | 484 | 403 | 334 | 154 | 263 | 462 | 288 | 2845 | 522 | 292 | 353 | 167 | 343 | 295 | 106 | 458 | 357 | 2893 | 5738 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724850 yards4435 metersCR 69.2Bogey 97.2Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 124 | 428 | 319 | 281 | 134 | 257 | 372 | 226 | 2398 | 477 | 234 | 321 | 162 | 308 | 236 | 91 | 360 | 263 | 2452 | 4850 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Union
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Aim15%
47% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Old Union
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Union. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
75% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Dispersion19%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim11%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
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Get Started56% match
For Yellow tees
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Accuracy11%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
Aim25%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Precision14%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring17%
Aim12%
75% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
75% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
56% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
28% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
26% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Precision29%
Trajectory21%
47% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
86% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Aim13%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
49% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
Aim11%
75% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
60% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
28% match
For Silver tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Union
Get answers to common questions about playing Old Union and what to expect.
How difficult is Old Union for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Old Union technically exacting. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Union?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5050 yards. The back tees extend to 5738.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Old Union?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Union and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5738.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Old Union 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 Union strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5738.0 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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