51% match
For Blue tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sweetwater Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
165
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
Sweetwater Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sweetwater Country 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 21%Aim 20%Accuracy 17%Precision 13%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sweetwater Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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 Sweetwater Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sweetwater29812@gmail.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
571 Club House Ln, Barnwell, SC 29812, USA
Course Description
Sweetwater Country Club is a 18-hole golf course and event venue located in Barnwell, South Carolina in the CSRA. The club offers a full-service experience including a clubhouse for weddings, receptions, parties, corporate meetings, and other special events, along with golfing facilities and a pro shop. Visitors can enjoy scenic views while playing the course, and the club emphasizes a welcoming environment for both golfers and event clients in the South Carolina region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. Kemp/Russell Breeden
Opened
1933
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(104 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 Sweetwater Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady iron play on packed par fours with back nine turning up scoring pressure through tougher bogey and slope marks.This course tests steady iron play on packed par fours with back nine turning up scoring pressure through tougher bogey and slope marks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716238 yards5704 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | 18 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 391 | 181 | 366 | 318 | 144 | 382 | 529 | 406 | 3100 | 144 | 361 | 379 | 564 | 169 | 327 | 344 | 471 | 379 | 3138 | 6238 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715149 yards4708 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | 18 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 311 | 126 | 302 | 250 | 120 | 316 | 469 | 346 | 2580 | 133 | 269 | 296 | 427 | 120 | 309 | 300 | 412 | 303 | 2569 | 5149 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715830 yards5331 metersCR 68.1Bogey 92.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | 18 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 361 | 156 | 353 | 303 | 128 | 360 | 501 | 379 | 2902 | 133 | 346 | 354 | 494 | 152 | 318 | 339 | 462 | 330 | 2928 | 5830 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sweetwater Country 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
79% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Aim14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sweetwater Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sweetwater Country 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Precision15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Alignment13%
50% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Aim14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization18%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
29% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
29% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
45% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
59% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control16%
31% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Precision17%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Alignment13%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim27%
Accuracy22%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment16%
Dispersion14%
82% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
76% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Aim15%
76% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision16%
Aim15%
29% match
For Gold tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
39% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
77% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control15%
45% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started50% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
31% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim22%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sweetwater Country 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 Sweetwater Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sweetwater Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sweetwater Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sweetwater Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sweetwater Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5694 yards. The back tees extend to 6238.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sweetwater Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sweetwater Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6238.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sweetwater Country 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 Sweetwater Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6238.0 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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