Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Schoolmaster.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Schoolmaster, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Everything you need to know about Schoolmaster.
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Resident Professionals
Resident professional Jason, Willie, and Adams can help you get in shape for Schoolmaster.
Jason Timlin
Head Golf Professional
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990 SunBelt Parkway
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Rulewich
Opened
2005
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Schoolmaster, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 141 | 362 | 504 | 360 | 178 | 339 | 355 | 492 | 3056 | 140 | 464 | 479 | 340 | 320 | 332 | 108 | 319 | 290 | 2792 | 5848 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 131 | 337 | 478 | 315 | 158 | 268 | 325 | 488 | 2811 | 122 | 381 | 479 | 307 | 265 | 267 | 101 | 283 | 233 | 2438 | 5249 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.8 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 135 | 393 | 504 | 373 | 178 | 339 | 369 | 562 | 3190 | 147 | 489 | 501 | 353 | 333 | 347 | 135 | 347 | 318 | 2970 | 6160 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Schoolmaster hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Schoolmaster. 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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedBeat streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Schoolmaster and what to expect.
Players often find Schoolmaster technically exacting. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5704 yards. The back tees extend to 6160.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.3 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.
Stretching to 6160.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6160.0 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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