60% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Plantation Golf and Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Panther Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Panther, 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Panther
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 | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Panther.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tnoyes@plantationgcc.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
500 Rockley Blvd
Course Description
Plantation Golf and Country Club is a private coastal Florida club offering golf, tennis, bocce ball and pickleball, pool, dining, and social events. Located on Florida's southwest coast near Venice, the club emphasizes a refined, family-friendly atmosphere with first-class amenities including LPGA Tour Qualifier events. Members and guests enjoy a range of recreational activities, golf course experiences, and event planning in a community-focused setting. The club situates itself as a premier private camaraderie-driven destination along the Gulf coast of Florida.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Garl
Opened
1987
Google 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 Panther, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours testing iron placement and long par fives needing layup choices, where back nine edges up bogey trouble slightly.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726362 yards5817 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 171 | 553 | 341 | 364 | 345 | 183 | 368 | 468 | 3183 | 378 | 200 | 335 | 481 | 363 | 150 | 501 | 367 | 404 | 3179 | 6362 |
B
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726197 yards5667 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 171 | 527 | 341 | 364 | 345 | 183 | 337 | 468 | 3103 | 353 | 189 | 335 | 481 | 354 | 150 | 501 | 350 | 381 | 3094 | 6197 |
W
WHITE/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725634 yards5152 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 136 | 464 | 308 | 334 | 337 | 141 | 311 | 433 | 2779 | 321 | 166 | 305 | 444 | 332 | 140 | 492 | 350 | 305 | 2855 | 5634 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Panther
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 profile54% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim38%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
35% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Panther
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Panther. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Short Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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46% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
65% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
48% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
63% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
78% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
80% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
62% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
64% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
42% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started59% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
63% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
71% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
70% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
76% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
60% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
60% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
60% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy27%
Alignment12%
76% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim13%
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Get Started76% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Panther
Get answers to common questions about playing Panther and what to expect.
How difficult is Panther for mid-handicap golfers?
Panther presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Panther?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5998 yards. The back tees extend to 6362.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Panther?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Panther and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6362.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Panther and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Panther strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6362.0 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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