42% match
For Ross Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pine Needles
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Pine Needles Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pine Needles, 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pine Needles
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pine Needles.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
graham.gilmore@rossresorts.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
1005 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/John Fought
Opened
1928
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⭐4.6(462 reviews)
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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 Pine Needles, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Ross Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise irons into short par fours and quick recoveries, with back nine par fours and fives raising bogey threats through demanding lengths and slopes.
E
Executive Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715341 yards4884 metersCR 70.2Bogey 98.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 373 | 121 | 272 | 115 | 308 | 316 | 283 | 258 | 2498 | 444 | 309 | 306 | 131 | 339 | 463 | 127 | 371 | 353 | 2843 | 5341 |
F
Forward Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714897 yards4478 metersCR 68.1Bogey 95.4Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 368 | 108 | 262 | 109 | 301 | 311 | 277 | 252 | 2413 | 349 | 287 | 252 | 125 | 335 | 396 | 118 | 325 | 297 | 2484 | 4897 |
R
Regular Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715966 yards5455 metersCR 74.3Bogey 104.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 412 | 126 | 327 | 167 | 370 | 346 | 317 | 352 | 2883 | 463 | 315 | 326 | 157 | 376 | 473 | 159 | 416 | 398 | 3083 | 5966 |
R
Ross Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716372 yards5827 metersCR 76.7Bogey 108.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 440 | 134 | 355 | 189 | 400 | 392 | 341 | 367 | 3100 | 482 | 371 | 343 | 184 | 397 | 483 | 168 | 436 | 408 | 3272 | 6372 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pine Needles
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile34% match
For Ross Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion18%
52% match
For Ross Tees tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment27%
Accuracy27%
70% match
For Ross Tees tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
10 Week Flagship Program for Pine Needles
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pine Needles. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For Ross Tees tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
69% match
For Ross Tees tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started72% match
For Ross Tees tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
Aim11%
70% match
For Ross Tees tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Ross Tees tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
70% match
For Ross Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Precision19%
73% match
For Ross Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
68% match
For Ross Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Ross Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Ross Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Ross Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Ross Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Ross Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Ross Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started62% match
For Forward Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Forward Tees tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
42% match
For Forward Tees tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
53% match
For Forward Tees tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Forward Tees tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
44% match
For Forward Tees tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Regular Tees tees
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Regular Tees tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
53% match
For Regular Tees tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
60% match
For Regular Tees tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Regular Tees tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
55% match
For Regular Tees tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started63% match
For Regular Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Regular Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For Regular Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Regular Tees tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Regular Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Regular Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Regular Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For Regular Tees tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
63% match
For Regular Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Regular Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy24%
Visualization18%
26% match
For Executive Tees tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
26% match
For Executive Tees tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started63% match
For Executive Tees tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For Executive Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Executive Tees tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Executive Tees tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
34% match
For Executive Tees tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Needles
Get answers to common questions about playing Pine Needles and what to expect.
How difficult is Pine Needles for mid-handicap golfers?
Pine Needles presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pine Needles?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5634 yards. The back tees extend to 6372.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pine Needles?
With a course rating of 76.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pine Needles and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6372.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Pine Needles and how should I play it?
Pine Needles is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Pine Needles strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6372.0 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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