Stop close from tight lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tega Cay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Carolina Pines Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carolina Pines, 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 Carolina Pines
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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 irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carolina Pines.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tegacay@tegacaygolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
15083 Molokai Drive
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Breeden/William B. Lewis/Clifton, Ezell & Clifton
Opened
1971
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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 Carolina Pines, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 149
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 328 | 439 | 187 | 391 | 158 | 399 | 419 | 362 | 3143 | 385 | 313 | 157 | 408 | 340 | 198 | 477 | 513 | 419 | 3210 | 6353 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 254 | 403 | 140 | 348 | 114 | 325 | 360 | 336 | 2696 | 335 | 260 | 117 | 342 | 284 | 136 | 416 | 460 | 347 | 2697 | 5393 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.2 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 43.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 249 | 349 | 120 | 283 | 107 | 314 | 253 | 270 | 2269 | 299 | 229 | 86 | 305 | 266 | 111 | 362 | 408 | 295 | 2361 | 4630 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 303 | 417 | 164 | 356 | 144 | 354 | 400 | 349 | 2916 | 368 | 289 | 132 | 356 | 308 | 167 | 444 | 485 | 389 | 2938 | 5854 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carolina Pines
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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% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Square up, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Carolina Pines
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carolina Pines. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Carolina Pines
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 Carolina Pines
Get answers to common questions about playing Carolina Pines and what to expect.
How difficult is Carolina Pines for mid-handicap golfers?
Carolina Pines presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carolina Pines?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5492 yards. The back tees extend to 6353.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carolina Pines?
With a course rating of 71.7 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Carolina Pines and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6353.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Carolina Pines and how should I play it?
Carolina Pines 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 Carolina Pines strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6353.0 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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