28% match
For Club White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sun City Hilton Head
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Okatie Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Okatie Creek Golf 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Okatie Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Okatie Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rich.owen@schhca.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
127 Sun City Ln, Bluffton, SC 29909, USA
Course Description
Sun City - Hidden Cypress Golf Club is a multi-course golf complex located in the Sun City Hilton Head community in South Carolina. It features three distinct courses—Hidden Cypress, Okatie Creek, and Argent Lakes—each set in Lowcountry marshland with greens designed for variety and challenge. The facilities are operated under Troon Golf standards, offering mature layouts, seasonal events, and access to tee times and membership-like services for visitors and residents. Located a short drive from Hilton Head Island, the clubs emphasize high-quality course maintenance and golfing experiences in the Lowcountry region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark McCumber
Opened
1995
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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 Okatie Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Club White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with constant short par four tests needing tee precision and wedge control, plus reachable par fives that tempt aggression but risk bogey on mishits, where steady short game avoids score damage.
B
Black/Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 724146 yards3791 metersCR 60.8Bogey 79.6Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 40.0 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.6 · Slope 100
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 230 | 96 | 305 | 262 | 358 | 252 | 97 | 220 | 2082 | 257 | 231 | 96 | 305 | 239 | 382 | 208 | 94 | 252 | 2064 | 4146 |
C
Club White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725239 yards4791 metersCR 65.0Bogey 85.5Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.3 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 321 | 113 | 427 | 293 | 459 | 346 | 106 | 309 | 2673 | 289 | 263 | 121 | 409 | 335 | 419 | 320 | 131 | 279 | 2566 | 5239 |
G
Gold/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726248 yards5713 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 357 | 165 | 500 | 365 | 527 | 382 | 158 | 372 | 3187 | 345 | 328 | 180 | 477 | 376 | 515 | 350 | 151 | 339 | 3061 | 6248 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Okatie Creek Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Club White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Club White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started70% match
For Club White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
10 Week Flagship Program for Okatie Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Okatie Creek Golf 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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63% match
For Club White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control31%
Alignment12%
67% match
For Club White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Precision13%
67% match
For Club White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Club White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Club White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control11%
75% match
For Club White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
73% match
For Club White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
69% match
For Club White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Club White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
60% match
For Club White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Club White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started40% match
For Black/Orange tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
35% match
For Black/Orange tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Black/Orange tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Black/Orange tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Black/Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
49% match
For Black/Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
34% match
For Black/Orange tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For Black/Orange tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Scoring18%
82% match
For Black/Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Black/Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Black/Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black/Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started70% match
For Black/Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Black/Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Black/Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Aim14%
69% match
For Black/Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision14%
Accuracy11%
56% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
62% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
56% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision21%
Scoring18%
42% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started45% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
54% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment10%
70% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Okatie Creek Golf 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 Okatie Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Okatie Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Okatie Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Okatie Creek Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Okatie Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5197 yards. The back tees extend to 6248.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Okatie Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 Okatie Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6248.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Okatie Creek Golf Club and how should I play it?
Okatie Creek Golf Club 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 Okatie Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6248.0 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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