27% match
For Black tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Savannah Lakes Golf Village
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Tara Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tara Golf Club, 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tara Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tara Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bmcintosh@slv-sc.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
1148 Barksdale Ferry Rd, McCormick, SC 29835, USA
Course Description
Savannah Lakes Village is a recreation-inspired lakefront sporting community located at the confluence of Western South Carolina's Little River Blueway Adventure Region and 71,100-acre Lake Thurmond. Tee it up on three championship lakefront golf courses, enjoy special community events at the restaurants, participate in daily programs at the recreation and tennis center, explore hundreds of miles of land and water trails, live a healthy lifestyle with easy access to outdoor sporting adventures, and stay connected for work and entertainment with South Carolina's only large-scale fiber-optic broadband network.Our leadership team is intent on building a strong culture of service. We are always on the lookout for ideal team players, those who are humble, driven, and people-smart.
lakefront community • recreational activities • fiber-optic broadband • golf courses • outdoor adventures • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas Clark
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(95 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 Tara Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet with steady mid-iron pressure on most holes and extra caution needed on long par fives to dodge big scores from tough indexes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726891 yards6301 metersCR 74.0Bogey 100.6Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 544 | 401 | 400 | 185 | 442 | 157 | 513 | 347 | 3364 | 417 | 172 | 439 | 566 | 437 | 234 | 529 | 333 | 400 | 3527 | 6891 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726532 yards5973 metersCR 72.1Bogey 98.0Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.5 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.5 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 518 | 401 | 366 | 178 | 421 | 157 | 495 | 347 | 3258 | 403 | 172 | 403 | 504 | 390 | 204 | 493 | 333 | 372 | 3274 | 6532 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726062 yards5543 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 500 | 363 | 354 | 156 | 402 | 142 | 474 | 333 | 3046 | 385 | 146 | 349 | 462 | 365 | 186 | 473 | 313 | 337 | 3016 | 6062 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tara Golf Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Tara Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tara Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory20%
Mechanics20%
62% match
For Black tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim26%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment12%
59% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
82% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Trajectory15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
44% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Dispersion21%
Precision14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
48% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
Aim26%
44% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Aim14%
35% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
49% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
50% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Scoring23%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory19%
Aim19%
44% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
81% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Tara Golf Club
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 Tara Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Tara Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Tara Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Tara Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tara Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6476 yards. The back tees extend to 6891.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tara Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Tara Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6891.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Tara Golf Club and how should I play it?
Tara Golf Club 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 Tara Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6891.0 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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