55% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southern Woods Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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 Woods Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern Woods 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southern Woods Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Woods Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
1501 Corkwood Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446, USA
Course Description
Citrus National Golf Club, located in Homosassa, Florida, is a historic 36-hole golf facility in the Sugarmill Woods area, featuring winding fairways and varied terrain. The club was designed by hall-of-fame golfer Hale Irwin and offers a combined golf and dining experience with a full-service restaurant, events, and memberships. It operates with multiple tee options and hosts golf events, tournaments, and social gatherings for Members and guests. The property also encompasses a community lifestyle with access to amenities and close proximity to nature and coastal recreation on Florida’s Nature Coast.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hale Irwin
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(218 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 Woods Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from long par fours testing tee and iron play, where errors spark bogey chains, offset slightly by par fives needing careful advances for birdie shots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726935 yards6341 metersCR 73.0Bogey 96.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 379 | 429 | 172 | 542 | 410 | 521 | 187 | 412 | 3454 | 432 | 525 | 405 | 227 | 531 | 408 | 363 | 160 | 430 | 3481 | 6935 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725797 yards5301 metersCR 68.7Bogey 88.6Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 302 | 370 | 123 | 473 | 349 | 468 | 141 | 354 | 2898 | 357 | 461 | 349 | 161 | 463 | 350 | 292 | 104 | 362 | 2899 | 5797 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726427 yards5877 metersCR 70.9Bogey 92.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 337 | 403 | 154 | 511 | 383 | 498 | 169 | 388 | 3214 | 385 | 496 | 381 | 202 | 500 | 383 | 333 | 131 | 402 | 3213 | 6427 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southern Woods 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
40% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Southern Woods Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern Woods Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Trajectory20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
63% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
65% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Distance Control12%
41% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion18%
57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
49% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Scoring11%
78% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
46% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Aim12%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
26% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim16%
Precision12%
52% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring21%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
82% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring29%
Precision11%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Southern Woods Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Woods Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Woods Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Southern Woods Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Southern Woods Golf Club challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southern Woods Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6366 yards. The back tees extend to 6935.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southern Woods Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Southern Woods Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6935.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Southern Woods Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Woods Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6935.0 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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