28% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southern Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Southern Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern Hills Golf Course, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 21%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 14%
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
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southern Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southern Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfsouthernhills@gmail.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
188 Stokesland Ave, Danville, VA 24541, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gene Hamm
Opened
1951
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bent
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⭐3.8(46 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 Southern Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant precise iron choices on compact par fours and par threes that punish off-line shots. Front loaded challenge builds bogey risks through repeating short decision spots that demand control over power.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695539 yards5065 metersCR 67.6Bogey 92.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 379 | 173 | 279 | 314 | 284 | 478 | 192 | 347 | 2802 | 363 | 291 | 199 | 327 | 307 | 131 | 424 | 295 | 400 | 2737 | 5539 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695160 yards4718 metersCR 70.8Bogey 101.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 372 | 163 | 274 | 309 | 278 | 407 | 190 | 299 | 2632 | 315 | 250 | 175 | 303 | 292 | 124 | 414 | 291 | 364 | 2528 | 5160 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694540 yards4151 metersCR 67.3Bogey 95.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 247 | 232 | 152 | 269 | 305 | 278 | 403 | 127 | 265 | 2278 | 270 | 224 | 116 | 297 | 288 | 117 | 395 | 225 | 330 | 2262 | 4540 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southern Hills Golf Course
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
39% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
10 Week Flagship Program for Southern Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy28%
Precision14%
37% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim28%
Alignment20%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
79% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
Aim19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Dispersion24%
Aim22%
Precision16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
36% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment24%
Precision15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
49% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Dispersion21%
40% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
57% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision29%
Aim12%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment27%
Aim19%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
29% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory29%
20% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment25%
Aim20%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Southern Hills Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Southern Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Southern Hills Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southern Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5040 yards. The back tees extend to 5539.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southern Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.6 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 Southern Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5539.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Southern Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Southern Hills Golf Course 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 Southern Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5539.0 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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