44% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%
Practice Programs
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Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Schoolmaster Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Schoolmaster
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Schoolmaster.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
TheShoals@RTJGolf.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
990 SunBelt Parkway
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Rulewich
Opened
2005
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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 Schoolmaster, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron precision on short par fours mixed with big-risk par fives that top the difficulty list, forcing careful decisions to dodge blowup scores on reachable but punishing stretches.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725848 yards5347 metersCR 73.5Bogey 104.8Slope 133
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 |
T
Teal Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725249 yards4800 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.9Slope 126
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726160 yards5633 metersCR 75.3Bogey 107.5Slope 137
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Schoolmaster
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Gold tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Alignment11%
52% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Schoolmaster
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started48% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
79% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Precision14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started84% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim21%
58% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
72% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
59% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
75% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
56% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
21% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
62% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
72% 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%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Aim12%
72% match
For Teal tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For Teal tees
Beat streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Aim14%
67% match
For Teal tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Teal tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For Teal tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For Teal tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Teal tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Teal tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Teal tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started72% match
For Teal tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Teal tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
68% match
For Teal tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control17%
Aim13%
64% match
For Teal tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Teal tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment14%
82% match
For Teal tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Schoolmaster
Get answers to common questions about playing Schoolmaster and what to expect.
How difficult is Schoolmaster for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Schoolmaster?
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.
What is considered a good score at Schoolmaster?
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.
How long is Schoolmaster and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6160.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Schoolmaster 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 Schoolmaster strategically challenging?
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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