Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Pine Lake Cc.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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 Pine Lake Cc, 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 on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players 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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Pine Lake Cc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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5504 Lebanon Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227, USA
Pine Lake Country Club is a private, full-service country club located just outside Charlotte in Mint Hill. The club offers championship golf, top-tier racquet sports, a Junior Olympic-size pool complex, a fitness center, and chef-driven dining, with year-round events for members and families. Its 157-acre property emphasizes active living and social experiences in a suburban Charlotte area. A 2025 renovation led by Jeff Lawrence and Aspen Golf modernized tees, bunkers, greens, and irrigation while honoring the course’s classic design.
private country club • charlotte golf • mint hill golf • championship golf • golf course renovation • golf and racquet sports • junior olympic pool • fitness center • chef-driven dining • family membership • year-round events • golf course architecture • irrigation modernization • greens bunkers restoration • private dining events • golf • tennis • swimming • family activities • private club • casual dining • events • recreation
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John LaFoy/Gene Hamm
Opened
1963
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pine Lake Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black Tees
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 445 | 176 | 486 | 381 | 209 | 387 | 534 | 332 | 3312 | 488 | 438 | 202 | 366 | 374 | 392 | 182 | 483 | 401 | 3326 | 6638 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 366 | 149 | 448 | 336 | 178 | 364 | 501 | 251 | 2923 | 461 | 411 | 154 | 332 | 297 | 351 | 130 | 438 | 352 | 2926 | 5849 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 356 | 149 | 448 | 302 | 164 | 364 | 501 | 251 | 2865 | 367 | 272 | 131 | 332 | 289 | 351 | 119 | 438 | 352 | 2651 | 5516 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pine Lake Cc 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 mental errors, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pine Lake Cc. 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.
Full 46 days 64 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Pine Lake Cc and what to expect.
Pine Lake Cc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6077 yards. The back tees extend to 6638.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.9 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 6638.0 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 138.0 and yardage reaching 6638.0 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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