Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shadow Wood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ascrivner@shadowwoodcc.com
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Facilities
Location
22801 Oakwilde Blvd
Course Description
Shadow Wood Country Club is a member-owned golf and country club located in Southwest Florida. Developed by Bonita Bay Group, it became member-owned in January 2010. The club is part of The Brooks community, which includes several other residential developments.The club features three signature golf courses designed for golfers of all skill levels, along with nine tennis courts and three bocce courts for additional recreational activities. Members enjoy two full amenity clubhouses that host dining options, social events, and community activities. Plans are also in place to enhance the practice facilities for an improved golfing experience.Membership at Shadow Wood Country Club provides access to its golf courses, clubhouses, and recreational facilities. The club is known for its exclusivity, with a waiting list for prospective members, reflecting its popularity within the surrounding communities.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp
Opened
1998
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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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
GOLD Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 470 | 318 | 189 | 391 | 431 | 172 | 513 | 434 | 3335 | 383 | 401 | 499 | 189 | 426 | 520 | 370 | 188 | 422 | 3398 | 6733 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 271 | 317 | 162 | 85 | 245 | 258 | 76 | 349 | 247 | 2010 | 256 | 269 | 351 | 84 | 296 | 320 | 236 | 95 | 298 | 2205 | 4215 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 380 | 214 | 119 | 298 | 284 | 82 | 381 | 337 | 2420 | 318 | 325 | 411 | 98 | 321 | 434 | 290 | 115 | 328 | 2640 | 5060 |
RED/GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 271 | 317 | 214 | 119 | 298 | 258 | 82 | 381 | 247 | 2187 | 318 | 269 | 411 | 98 | 321 | 320 | 290 | 115 | 298 | 2440 | 4627 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 398 | 244 | 127 | 309 | 339 | 98 | 433 | 352 | 2634 | 330 | 349 | 431 | 126 | 331 | 453 | 300 | 138 | 337 | 2795 | 5429 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 profileStick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at South
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 South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5474 yards. The back tees extend to 6733.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6733.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is South and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6733.0 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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