Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunny Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Sunny Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunny Hills 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunny Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunny Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jim@sunnyhillsgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
3634 Country Club Blvd, Chipley, FL 32428, USA
Course Description
Sunny Hills Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course in Chipley, Florida, offering a full-service golf experience with Bermuda greens and rye overseeding for winter playing. Opened in 1974 and designed by Gene Sarazen and Ken Venturi, the layout spans 7,095 yards from the back tees and provides multiple tee options for various skill levels. The club emphasizes hosting tournaments and events, with amenities including a bar and grill and opportunities to book tee times, rate inquiries, and special events. It is professionally managed and situated in Florida's panhandle, serving local residents and visitors with golf and social dining experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Venturi/Gene Sarazen
Opened
1974
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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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 Sunny Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for YELLOW
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | 1 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 537 | 453 | 435 | 199 | 410 | 500 | 157 | 434 | 3530 | 409 | 183 | 421 | 522 | 429 | 200 | 394 | 501 | 389 | 3448 | 6978 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 375 | 316 | 263 | 135 | 284 | 408 | 101 | 284 | 2438 | 289 | 126 | 286 | 399 | 273 | 145 | 270 | 407 | 300 | 2495 | 4933 |
YELLOW Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 447 | 324 | 308 | 143 | 324 | 424 | 111 | 295 | 2686 | 307 | 141 | 312 | 413 | 322 | 159 | 311 | 414 | 310 | 2689 | 5375 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunny Hills 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileTurn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Sunny Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunny Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Sunny Hills 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 Sunny Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunny Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunny Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sunny Hills Golf Club technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunny Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5956 yards. The back tees extend to 6978.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunny Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Sunny Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6978.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Sunny Hills Golf Club 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 Sunny Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6978.0 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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