Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spanish Wells Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Spanish Wells Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spanish Wells 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
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 Spanish Wells Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spanish Wells Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
gm@spanishwellsclub.com
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Facilities
Location
1 Brams Point Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA
Course Description
Spanish Wells Club is a private coastal country club on Hilton Head Island offering championship golf on a 9-hole course, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a deep-water day dock, and waterfront dining at the Holbrook Grill. The club features a large banquet room, a pool, and social events for members and guests, with activities such as golf mornings, sunset socials, and family-friendly gatherings set against Lowcountry views. Located directly off the Intracoastal Waterway on Calibogue Sound, it emphasizes a balanced lifestyle of recreation, relaxation, and community among century-old oaks and marsh vistas.
golf course • nine-hole golf • har-tru tennis • pickleball • deep-water dock • waterfront dining • private club • hilton head island • lowcountry living • private golf club • tennis program • clubhouse events • social events • golf and tennis • marina • sunset socials • family-friendly • coastal lifestyle • private community • golf • tennis • recreation • banquet • dock • Hilton Head Islands
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb/Clyde Johnston
Opened
1970
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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 Spanish Wells Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Ladies
Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 411 | 445 | 179 | 365 | 343 | 432 | 143 | 350 | 2973 | 322 | 440 | 345 | 139 | 376 | 358 | 443 | 165 | 372 | 2960 | 5933 |
Senior Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 391 | 337 | 157 | 316 | 303 | 384 | 122 | 271 | 2559 | 291 | 420 | 299 | 119 | 325 | 310 | 432 | 116 | 280 | 2592 | 5151 |
Ladies Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 330 | 337 | 157 | 316 | 303 | 340 | 122 | 271 | 2454 | 291 | 376 | 299 | 119 | 325 | 310 | 340 | 116 | 280 | 2456 | 4910 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spanish Wells 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Spanish Wells Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spanish Wells Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Perfect short iron arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Spanish Wells Club
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 Spanish Wells Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Spanish Wells Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Spanish Wells Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Spanish Wells Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spanish Wells Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5422 yards. The back tees extend to 5933.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spanish Wells Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Spanish Wells Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5933.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Spanish Wells Club 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 Spanish Wells Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5933.0 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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