65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ponderosa Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Ponderosa Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ponderosa 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 26%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ponderosa Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ponderosa Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ponderosacc@yahoo.com
Giving lessons at Ponderosa Country Club? Get featured here.
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
190 Durango Dr, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070, USA
Course Description
Facebook is a social networking company that enables people to connect with friends and the world around them through online profiles, messaging, and content sharing. It operates globally as a gateway for personal networks, community building, and digital communication, with additional products and services under the Meta umbrella. The platform emphasizes account creation, privacy controls, and engagement through feed-based interactions and cross-app connectivity. Headquartered and operating internationally, Facebook serves users and brands across multiple languages and regions.
social networking • online communities • messaging • user accounts • privacy controls • advertising policies • content sharing • friend connections • video sharing • multi-language support • global connectivity • social media audience • profile management • digital identity • privacy policy • help center • facebook login • sign up • social media • virtual reality • digital marketing • mobile apps • technology
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Riccoboni
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.6(111 reviews)
View on Google MapsInterested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Ponderosa Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players repeatedly with tough par fours raising score risks, back nine turning up pressure on irons and recoveries.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726649 yards6080 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 349 | 167 | 522 | 401 | 405 | 183 | 333 | 516 | 3283 | 383 | 533 | 390 | 396 | 146 | 401 | 542 | 188 | 387 | 3366 | 6649 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725135 yards4695 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.3Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 105
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 306 | 116 | 410 | 319 | 278 | 158 | 259 | 336 | 2513 | 329 | 459 | 312 | 246 | 121 | 312 | 437 | 132 | 274 | 2622 | 5135 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726464 yards5911 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 341 | 160 | 512 | 392 | 397 | 172 | 325 | 514 | 3201 | 374 | 525 | 381 | 379 | 138 | 397 | 533 | 159 | 377 | 3263 | 6464 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ponderosa 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
52% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
52% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ponderosa Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ponderosa Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion21%
Precision20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
82% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy23%
Aim22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
28% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
64% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
24% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
36% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started60% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim14%
Precision12%
19% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP8 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision26%
Scoring16%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started58% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Dispersion11%
39% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Ponderosa Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ponderosa Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ponderosa Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ponderosa Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ponderosa Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5892 yards. The back tees extend to 6649.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ponderosa Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Ponderosa Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6649.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ponderosa Country Club 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 Ponderosa Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6649.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Ponderosa Country Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
46 Programs
4.88 km away
Indian Trail Golf Course - Indian Trail
Batesburg, South Carolina
17 Programs
22.37 km away
Timberlake Country Club - Timberlake
Chapin, South Carolina
47 Programs
23.85 km away
Persimmon Hill Golf Club
Saluda, SC
16 Programs
23.98 km away
The Country Club of Lexington - Lexington
Lexington, South Carolina
15 Programs
29.37 km away
The Caddy Shak/Stonebridge Golf Club - Par-3
Lexington, South Carolina
13 Programs
30.95 km away
Lake Murray Golf Center - Par 3
Chapin, South Carolina
15 Programs
31.08 km away
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club - Golden Hills
Lexington, South Carolina
12 Programs
33.43 km away
Pine Ridge Country Club - Pine Ridge
Edgefield, South Carolina
49 Programs
34.39 km away
Indian River Golf Club - Indian River
West Columbia, South Carolina
Same Architect
Courses by Ed Riccoboni
Explore other courses designed by Ed Riccoboni. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Carolina Lakes Golf Club (Shaw Afb)
Carolina Lakes Golf Club (Shaw Afb)
Sumter, SC
Lakes Cc
Lakes Cc
Southport, NC
Ponderosa Country Club
Ponderosa Country Club
Leesville, SC
White Plains Golf Club
White Plains Golf Club
Pageland, SC
Crystal Lakes Golf Course
Crystal Lakes Golf Course
Sumter, SC
Shannon Greens
Shannon Greens Golf Club
Manning, South Carolina