40% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rumbling Bald Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 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
Bald Mountain Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bald Mountain, 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 25%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 20%Alignment 12%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bald Mountain
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bald Mountain.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
112 Mountains Boulevard
Course Description
During the past 70 years Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure has grown from a solitary boathouse on a beautiful mountain lake into a thriving 3,000+ acre mountain resort community. Today we serve hundreds of guests from around the world who come to vacation and enjoy a tremendous variety of outdoor lake activities, soothing spa treatments, excellent golf courses, and the simple beauty of mountain life. Over time many guests have become property owners, many of whom reside at Rumbling Bald full-time and participate in the community on a daily basis. We are located at 112 Mountains, Blvd., Lake Lure, North Carolina, United States.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William B. Lewis, Rich Mandell
Opened
1968
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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 Bald Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated precision tests on short par threes and fours where control decides scores and errors breed bogeys on key tough holes.
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 724514 yards4128 metersCR 63.8Bogey 84.4Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 101 | 308 | 107 | 238 | 125 | 391 | 257 | 369 | 2295 | 289 | 248 | 122 | 221 | 259 | 392 | 65 | 256 | 367 | 2219 | 4514 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725868 yards5366 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 153 | 399 | 128 | 319 | 148 | 475 | 313 | 459 | 2867 | 354 | 335 | 142 | 320 | 360 | 491 | 149 | 393 | 457 | 3001 | 5868 |
Y
Yellow Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725081 yards4646 metersCR 66.1Bogey 87.7Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 137 | 349 | 118 | 271 | 137 | 398 | 297 | 395 | 2516 | 294 | 296 | 132 | 228 | 295 | 483 | 101 | 295 | 441 | 2565 | 5081 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bald Mountain
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
25% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bald Mountain
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bald Mountain. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision32%
Distance Control11%
47% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
51% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Hit close to hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
22% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
83% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion27%
Scoring15%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Yellow Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring28%
Aim12%
47% match
For Red Tees tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
49% match
For Red Tees tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
53% match
For Red Tees tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Red Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
76% match
For Red Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision23%
Scoring23%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started40% match
For Red Tees tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Red Tees tees
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
40% match
For Red Tees tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Red Tees tees
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
79% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
58% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Dispersion11%
71% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
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Get Started60% match
For Red Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
61% match
For Red Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion13%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring32%
Aim20%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For White Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For White Tees tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
52% match
For White Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
22% match
For White Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bald Mountain
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 Bald Mountain
Get answers to common questions about playing Bald Mountain and what to expect.
How difficult is Bald Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bald Mountain challenges consistency. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bald Mountain?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5191 yards. The back tees extend to 5868.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bald Mountain?
With a course rating of 69.6 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 Bald Mountain and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5868.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bald Mountain and how should I play it?
Bald Mountain is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Bald Mountain strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5868.0 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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