Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine).
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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4006 St. James Drive
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.
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Holes
108
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hale Irwin
Opened
1996
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Members (Irwin Back/Cate Nine) and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
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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