Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Seabrook Island Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Ocean Winds Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ocean Winds, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ocean Winds
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ocean Winds.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@discoverseabrook.com
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Facilities
Location
3772 Seabrook Island Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willard Byrd
Opened
1975
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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 Ocean Winds, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Hawk-Maroon
Egret-White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 330 | 486 | 363 | 140 | 470 | 333 | 160 | 383 | 3007 | 333 | 473 | 148 | 335 | 318 | 117 | 433 | 357 | 348 | 2862 | 5869 |
Hawk-Maroon Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 389 | 534 | 443 | 194 | 522 | 381 | 195 | 418 | 3477 | 394 | 529 | 195 | 375 | 352 | 181 | 492 | 396 | 411 | 3325 | 6802 |
Osprey-Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 345 | 499 | 375 | 155 | 484 | 353 | 167 | 391 | 3129 | 347 | 505 | 158 | 343 | 329 | 145 | 446 | 365 | 369 | 3007 | 6136 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ocean Winds
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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Ocean Winds
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ocean Winds. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ocean Winds
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 Ocean Winds
Get answers to common questions about playing Ocean Winds and what to expect.
How difficult is Ocean Winds for mid-handicap golfers?
Ocean Winds presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ocean Winds?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6336 yards. The back tees extend to 6802.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ocean Winds?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Ocean Winds and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6802.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Ocean Winds and how should I play it?
Ocean Winds 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 Ocean Winds strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6802.0 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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