Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Pines Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Lindenow South, Victoria, Australia

Open Flagship Program

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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

South Pines Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Pines, 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 26%Scoring 26%Precision 19%Trajectory 13%Aim 13%

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.

19.2

Average HCP

9.3

Minimum HCP

32.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for South Pines

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

Short Game26 min

Sand - Long

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game23 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about South Pines.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Main Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Pines

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 13 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Aim19%

Accuracy17%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills

Trajectory25%

Scoring21%

Precision18%

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15 Week Flagship Program for South Pines

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Pines. 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.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Stick Approach From Hazards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills

Distance Control35%

Aim17%

Alignment14%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Alignment33%

Scoring15%

Distance Control14%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control34%

Visualization21%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control23%

Accuracy22%

Alignment14%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim27%

Distance Control16%

Alignment11%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring25%

Aim22%

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at South Pines

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 Pines

Get answers to common questions about playing South Pines and what to expect.

How difficult is South Pines for mid-handicap golfers?

South Pines presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Pines?

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 South Pines?

With a course rating of 70 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 Pines and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is South Pines 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 Pines 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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