Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. James Plantation
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Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
96
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine), 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 30%Precision 21%Distance Control 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 11%
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.
20.9
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
38.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
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Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
information@stjamesplantation.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
4006 St. James Drive
Course Description
St. James Plantation is the #1-selling community in the Coastal Carolinas, found in beautiful Southport, NC, 30 minutes south of historic Wilmington and an hour north of Myrtle Beach, SC. Offering completed first-class amenities and a variety of real estate opportunities.* St. James Plantation is a registered service mark of St. James Properties, LLC.
real estate • golf • community • lifestyle • waterfront • north carolina • golf community • residential development • amenities • retirement • coastal living
Course Information
Holes
108
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hale Irwin
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(177 reviews)
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)
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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
14 Week Flagship Program for Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine). Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Alignment14%
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy13%
Alignment13%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)
Get answers to common questions about playing Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) and what to expect.
How difficult is Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)?
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 Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine)?
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 Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) 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 Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) 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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