69% match
For White Tees tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion20%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sapona
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Sapona Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sapona, 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 25%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sapona
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sapona.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
PGA@SaponaClub.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
439 Beaver Creek Rd, Lexington, NC 27295, USA
Course Description
Sapona Golf Swim & Tennis Club is a semi-private recreation club in Lexington, North Carolina offering an 18-hole par-71 golf course along with TrackMan indoor golf, tennis and pickleball facilities, a swimming pool, and event spaces. The club features Sapona Grille for dining and hosts golf outings, leagues, and private events through year-round memberships and public access options. It blends traditional golf with community-focused amenities, dining, and social activities for members, families, and guests. Located at 439 Beaver Creek Rd in Lexington, Sapona also provides lessons and tournaments, with easy tee-time reservations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ellis Maples/Ed Seay
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(336 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 Sapona, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four grind testing iron control where back nine long holes spike risk forcing smart layups to dodge blowup scores.
G
Green Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716129 yards5604 metersCR 75.8Bogey 108.2Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.8 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 521 | 357 | 163 | 344 | 353 | 352 | 138 | 371 | 354 | 2953 | 364 | 390 | 345 | 173 | 345 | 494 | 152 | 406 | 507 | 3176 | 6129 |
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714761 yards4353 metersCR 68.5Bogey 96.6Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 235 | 115 | 279 | 253 | 276 | 98 | 300 | 283 | 2247 | 317 | 323 | 291 | 120 | 246 | 411 | 115 | 308 | 383 | 2514 | 4761 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715719 yards5229 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.8Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.6 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 287 | 155 | 336 | 302 | 333 | 130 | 346 | 311 | 2692 | 359 | 380 | 336 | 161 | 334 | 449 | 141 | 372 | 495 | 3027 | 5719 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sapona
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
51% match
For White Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
64% match
For White Tees tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sapona
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sapona. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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24% match
For White Tees tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision33%
Trajectory27%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
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Get Started62% match
For White Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For White Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision13%
80% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring15%
Accuracy14%
47% match
For Green Tees tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
51% match
For Green Tees tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Green Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Precision14%
50% match
For Green Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
46% match
For Green Tees tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy30%
Alignment24%
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Get Started66% match
For Green Tees tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For Green Tees tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Green Tees tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Green Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Green Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Green Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
70% match
For Green Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Green Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Green Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Green Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Green Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Green Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started59% match
For Green Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red Tees tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
54% match
For Red Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Red Tees tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
35% match
For Red Tees tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment25%
Aim23%
73% match
For Red Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
71% match
For Red Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim25%
Precision15%
65% match
For Red Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
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3/6/2026
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North Carolina Regional Final #2 (Girls)
9/25/2026
Tournament
North Carolina Regional Final #2 (Girls)
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PKBGT/NB3 Girls Last Chance Qualifier @ Sapona GC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sapona
Get answers to common questions about playing Sapona and what to expect.
How difficult is Sapona for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sapona technically exacting. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sapona?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5445 yards. The back tees extend to 6129.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sapona?
With a course rating of 75.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sapona and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6129.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sapona and how should I play it?
Sapona 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 Sapona strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6129.0 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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