Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Olde Sycamore.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olde Sycamore, 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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Everything you need to know about Olde Sycamore.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Olde Sycamore Dr, Mint Hill, NC 28227, USA
Olde Sycamore is a semi private golf club located in Southeast Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer an exceptional Tom Jackson designed 18-hole championship golf course. Our Bermuda fairways and Crenshaw Bent Grass greens are just some of the reasons that Olde Sycamore was rated the "Best New Course" and "Best Golf Course Eastside" by Charlotte's Best Magazine. As well as, the #1 golf course to play for Charlotte residents by GolfCarolina.com. Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation is a golfing pleasure nestled among a mature forest of hardwoods only a few minutes from I-485. This semi-private course opened in May of 1997 and was recognized as the "Best New Course" and "Best East Side Course" in the Queen City by Charlotte's Best Magazine.Carolina's noted Hall of Fame architect Tom Jackson, who has built many high-profile courses in the Carolinas, routed Olde Sycamore through majestic Carolina tall pines… ideal for golf. Fairways are hybrid Bermuda and the undulating bent grass greens are among the best in the Charlotte region. A nice touch at Olde Sycamore is the use of zoysia grass around the bunkers, allowing for greater definition around each green. Such a combination creates the best condition and challenges of a premiere course. All skill levels and ages can enjoy the beauty of Olde Sycamore located minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Jackson
Opened
1997
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Olde Sycamore, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold Tees
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.9 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 385 | 414 | 191 | 402 | 166 | 535 | 411 | 442 | 3464 | 419 | 384 | 600 | 399 | 188 | 438 | 390 | 176 | 527 | 3521 | 6985 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 349 | 349 | 147 | 366 | 133 | 453 | 347 | 388 | 3018 | 319 | 351 | 479 | 355 | 120 | 398 | 359 | 146 | 469 | 2996 | 6014 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 385 | 379 | 159 | 402 | 166 | 496 | 382 | 417 | 3304 | 389 | 384 | 559 | 399 | 146 | 438 | 390 | 176 | 498 | 3379 | 6683 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Olde Sycamore hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Olde Sycamore 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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olde Sycamore. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 37 days 53 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Olde Sycamore hole by hole data. Contains 37 practice days and 33 unique drills.
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Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Olde Sycamore and what to expect.
Players often find Olde Sycamore technically exacting. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6500 yards. The back tees extend to 6985.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.3 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 6985.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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 144.0 and yardage reaching 6985.0 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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