Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sandpiper Bay Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Sunset Beach, North Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Piper Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Piper, 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 29%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.

23.4

Average HCP

13.8

Minimum HCP

33.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Piper

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Piper.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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tim@sandpiperbaygolf.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

800 Sandpiper Bay Drive

Course Description

Sandpiper Bay Golf is a public golf facility in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, featuring 27 scenic holes across three courses (Sand, Piper, and Bay) with on-site amenities and a practice facility. The club offers membership programs and is open to locals and visitors, with tee times available online and via its golf shop. Located about 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach on the Grand Strand, it emphasizes Southern hospitality and great value for a quality golf experience year-round. Guests can view rates, book online, and learn about course philosophy, gallery, and videos through the site.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Dan Maples

Opened

1987

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⭐4.2(516 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Piper

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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Pick Line and Commit

Pick line and commit, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills

Aim36%

Scoring17%

Alignment13%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Piper

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Piper. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Line and Commit

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills

Trajectory26%

Precision23%

Scoring16%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy37%

Alignment22%

Distance Control18%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Accuracy22%

Aim20%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Aim22%

Alignment16%

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Match Mental Image to Result

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Visualization22%

Accuracy22%

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Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics26%

Trajectory20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Piper

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 Piper

Get answers to common questions about playing Piper and what to expect.

How difficult is Piper for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Piper technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Piper?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Piper?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Piper and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Piper 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 Piper strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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