22% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Steelwood
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Steelwood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Steelwood, 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 30%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 14%Precision 12%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Steelwood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Steelwood.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
matt@steelwood.us
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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
31925 Steelwood Ridge Rd, Loxley, AL 36551, USA
Course Description
Steelwood Country Club is a private, lakefront country club and residential community located in Loxley, Alabama. The club features an award-winning golf course set within a 1500+ acre wooded and water-rich landscape, offering upscale amenities and a family-friendly environment. In addition to golf, the club provides dining, fitness activities, waterfront recreation, and social events such as weddings and private gatherings, making it a holistic lifestyle destination for members and residents in South Alabama.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Pate
Opened
1997
Google 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 Steelwood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers balanced nines of punishing par fours that demand straight drives and sharp irons, while par fives mix birdie rewards with bogey traps in a high stakes flow.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726164 yards5636 metersCR 75.2Bogey 106.3Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 172 | 323 | 503 | 283 | 167 | 391 | 387 | 485 | 3059 | 507 | 383 | 145 | 375 | 346 | 355 | 317 | 176 | 501 | 3105 | 6164 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725102 yards4665 metersCR 69.3Bogey 97.3Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 112 | 264 | 449 | 228 | 133 | 312 | 309 | 396 | 2506 | 417 | 299 | 120 | 340 | 292 | 314 | 242 | 134 | 438 | 2596 | 5102 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725694 yards5207 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 140 | 293 | 477 | 264 | 139 | 382 | 339 | 433 | 2795 | 460 | 367 | 138 | 365 | 312 | 345 | 290 | 157 | 465 | 2899 | 5694 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Steelwood
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 profile48% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
84% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision13%
Aim12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Steelwood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Steelwood. 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
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started60% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
27% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
71% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Green tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Alignment10%
74% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
52% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
69% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy13%
Precision13%
59% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control8%
78% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Scoring20%
Mechanics19%
40% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring31%
Distance Control11%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
61% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
39% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
43% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control11%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
63% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started48% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory15%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Aim20%
65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
72% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Steelwood
Get answers to common questions about playing Steelwood and what to expect.
How difficult is Steelwood for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Steelwood challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Steelwood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5633 yards. The back tees extend to 6164.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Steelwood?
With a course rating of 75.2 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 Steelwood and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6164.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Steelwood 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 Steelwood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6164.0 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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