38% match
For White tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spring Lake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Sandpiper 9 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sandpiper 9, 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 28%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
20
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sandpiper 9
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sandpiper 9.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@springlakegolfclub.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
30 East Bartlett Road
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Martin
Opened
1967
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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 Sandpiper 9, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:You'll encounter steady pressure from short par fours needing tee control for wedge setups, while longer holes raise bogey risks if drives stray given their difficulty rankings.This layout rewards repeated precision on modest distances but tests discipline on tougher stretches to match rating expectations.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 362896 yards2648 metersCR 33.9Bogey 45.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.2 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 345 | 170 | 451 | 328 | 105 | 311 | 300 | 472 | 2896 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 363074 yards2811 metersCR 34.8Bogey 45.6Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 367 | 190 | 482 | 338 | 119 | 325 | 301 | 497 | 3074 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 362602 yards2379 metersCR 32.5Bogey 43.1Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 321 | 155 | 356 | 277 | 93 | 289 | 253 | 469 | 2602 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 362362 yards2160 metersCR 33.7Bogey 46.9Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 309 | 137 | 288 | 257 | 80 | 272 | 233 | 453 | 2362 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sandpiper 9
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
69% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision14%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sandpiper 9
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sandpiper 9. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Pick Line and Commit
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For White tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
68% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
38% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
Scoring14%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
44% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring38%
Visualization24%
72% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Trajectory20%
87% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
44% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
47% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
45% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP5 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision31%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim15%
60% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment27%
Aim19%
35% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
51% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sandpiper 9
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandpiper 9
Get answers to common questions about playing Sandpiper 9 and what to expect.
How difficult is Sandpiper 9 for mid-handicap golfers?
Sandpiper 9 presents a demanding test. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 34.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sandpiper 9?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2718 yards. The back tees extend to 3074.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sandpiper 9?
With a course rating of 34.8 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 Sandpiper 9 and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3074.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sandpiper 9 and how should I play it?
Sandpiper 9 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 Sandpiper 9 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 3074.0 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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