47% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pine Tree Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Pine Tree Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pine Tree Country Club, 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 28%Scoring 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Precision 13%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pine Tree Country Club
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pine Tree Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
atsmith@troon.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
5100 Pine Whispers Dr, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA
Course Description
Pine Tree Country Club is a Birmingham, Alabama-based private country club established in 1968. It features an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, a premier tennis facility, and an Olympic-sized pool, offering a family-friendly environment with Southern hospitality. The club focuses on member-based amenities and lifestyle experiences, including social events, weddings and other gatherings, and a range of recreation for all ages within the Birmingham metro area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb/John LaFoy
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(137 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 Tree Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on par four tee shots and approaches where small errors lead to bogeys, while par fives tempt birdies but risk big numbers if overplayed, and lengthy par threes test long game nerve.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727036 yards6434 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 572 | 191 | 379 | 427 | 414 | 493 | 210 | 383 | 385 | 3454 | 437 | 211 | 413 | 538 | 409 | 576 | 180 | 400 | 418 | 3582 | 7036 |
C
Chairmen Tee
Gender: MalePar 726737 yards6160 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.6Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 549 | 164 | 379 | 414 | 395 | 483 | 160 | 341 | 385 | 3270 | 421 | 195 | 413 | 528 | 400 | 555 | 170 | 400 | 385 | 3467 | 6737 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726199 yards5668 metersCR 69.9Bogey 94.0Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 504 | 164 | 347 | 391 | 351 | 454 | 160 | 333 | 350 | 3054 | 414 | 163 | 355 | 480 | 368 | 527 | 142 | 348 | 348 | 3145 | 6199 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pine Tree Country Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Pine Tree Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pine Tree Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
54% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Visualization16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
44% match
For Chairmen tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
51% match
For Chairmen tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Chairmen tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Chairmen tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
13% match
For Chairmen tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For Chairmen tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
47% match
For Chairmen tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Chairmen tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Chairmen tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Chairmen tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
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Get Started74% match
For Chairmen tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Chairmen tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Chairmen tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Chairmen tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
62% match
For Chairmen tees
Thread the gap, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For Chairmen tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment11%
70% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For White tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring27%
Trajectory15%
66% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
82% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Aim12%
55% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Tree Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pine Tree Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pine Tree Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pine Tree Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pine Tree Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6618 yards. The back tees extend to 7036.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pine Tree Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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.
How long is Pine Tree Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7036.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Pine Tree Country Club and how should I play it?
Pine Tree Country Club 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 Tree Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7036.0 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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