44% match
For White Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Porters Neck Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Porters Neck Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Porters Neck 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 20%Aim 18%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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Porters Neck Cc
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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long 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 | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Porters Neck Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
headpro@portersneckcountryclub.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
8403 Vintage Club Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
Course Description
Porters Neck Country Club is a private country club located in Wilmington, North Carolina, offering golf, dining, and fitness amenities for its members. The club emphasizes a first-class experience and a member-managed environment serving the coastal Carolinas. It presents a variety of leisure options including a premier golf course, dining experiences, aquatics, tennis, and social events in a membership-driven setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1991
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⭐4.6(109 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 Porters Neck Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short par four tests where sharp irons secure pars amid reachable par fives that tempt but punish bold plays. Balanced nines sustain approach pressure with bogey threats peaking on select tough holes.
G
Green Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725382 yards4921 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.1Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 304 | 256 | 120 | 450 | 130 | 362 | 412 | 343 | 2685 | 277 | 125 | 374 | 268 | 365 | 425 | 138 | 400 | 325 | 2697 | 5382 |
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725145 yards4705 metersCR 69.9Bogey 97.4Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 304 | 234 | 117 | 447 | 130 | 358 | 378 | 340 | 2604 | 277 | 107 | 370 | 262 | 292 | 421 | 92 | 397 | 323 | 2541 | 5145 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726278 yards5741 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.2Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.0 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 339 | 303 | 134 | 541 | 154 | 423 | 461 | 362 | 3082 | 361 | 147 | 420 | 312 | 386 | 527 | 154 | 492 | 397 | 3196 | 6278 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Porters Neck Cc
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 profile44% match
For White Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started63% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim14%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For White Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control10%
13 Week Flagship Program for Porters Neck Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Porters Neck Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For White Tees tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
54% match
For White Tees tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For White Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
73% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For White Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For White Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For White Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Aim12%
44% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
27% match
For Red Tees tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
78% match
For Red Tees tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For Red Tees tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red Tees tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
44% match
For Red Tees tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
38% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
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Get Started59% match
For Red Tees tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment11%
72% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Red Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Red Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
48% match
For Green Tees tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
39% match
For Green Tees tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Green Tees tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Green Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Trajectory11%
62% match
For Green Tees tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion19%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started65% match
For Green Tees tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For Green Tees tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Green Tees tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
64% match
For Green Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment26%
Aim15%
68% match
For Green Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Green Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
66% match
For Green Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
67% match
For Green Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Green Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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View full preparation programFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Porters Neck Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Porters Neck Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Porters Neck Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Porters Neck Cc technically exacting. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Porters Neck Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5712 yards. The back tees extend to 6278.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Porters Neck Cc?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 Porters Neck Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6278.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Porters Neck Cc and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Porters Neck Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6278.0 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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