Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Talamore
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Talamore Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Talamore, 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 Talamore
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Talamore.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
matt@talamore.com
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Facilities
Location
Talamore Dr, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
Course Description
Talamore Golf Resort is a multi-course golf destination in Southern Pines, North Carolina, featuring 54 holes including Talamore Golf Club, Mid South Club, and Legacy Golf Links. The resort offers on-site lodging options such as villas, lodges, and cottages with hospitality inclusive packages that include daily breakfast and regional dining experiences. Guests can book tee times, access partner courses in the Sandhills region, and enjoy facilities like a Toptracer range and putting course. The property emphasizes golf vacations, resort-style hospitality, and surrounding Pinehurst-area golf experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones/Greg Muirhead/Shapemasters
Opened
1991
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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 Talamore, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 593 | 173 | 386 | 487 | 154 | 312 | 398 | 382 | 348 | 3233 | 341 | 509 | 393 | 150 | 344 | 210 | 415 | 309 | 401 | 3072 | 6305 |
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 615 | 197 | 411 | 505 | 159 | 337 | 422 | 404 | 356 | 3406 | 362 | 530 | 413 | 174 | 372 | 230 | 439 | 327 | 428 | 3275 | 6681 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 553 | 160 | 361 | 473 | 130 | 291 | 374 | 356 | 329 | 3027 | 321 | 490 | 368 | 122 | 314 | 183 | 388 | 290 | 373 | 2849 | 5876 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Talamore
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 profileSquare feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Talamore
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Talamore. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Talamore
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 Talamore
Get answers to common questions about playing Talamore and what to expect.
How difficult is Talamore for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Talamore challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Talamore?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6278 yards. The back tees extend to 6681.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Talamore?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Talamore and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6681.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Talamore 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 Talamore strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6681.0 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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