Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Big Cats Golf Course of Ocean Ridge Plantation

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

11 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Leopard's Chase Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Leopard's Chase, 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 26%Distance Control 22%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.

18.2

Average HCP

11.5

Minimum HCP

33.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Leopard's Chase

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

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Leopard's Chase.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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teetimes@oceanridge.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

351 Ocean Ridge Parkway

Course Description

Big Cats Golf consists of four championship golf courses at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. The family of courses—Tiger’s Eye, Leopard’s Chase, Panther’s Run, and Lion’s Paw—offer coastal Carolina golf with varied terrain, elevation changes, and scenic landscapes near the Myrtle Beach and Wilmington areas. The clubs provide tee times, golf academy programs, and online specials, welcoming visitors and local players to experience premier golf across the Ocean Ridge Plantation community.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tim Cate

Opened

2007

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Leopard's Chase

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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Focus On Pace And Line

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring29%

Alignment16%

Distance Control16%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Leopard's Chase

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Leopard's Chase. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Precision20%

Distance Control18%

Scoring16%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills

Aim33%

Alignment17%

Precision15%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills

Aim27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control14%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision30%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Leopard's Chase

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Leopard's Chase

Get answers to common questions about playing Leopard's Chase and what to expect.

How difficult is Leopard's Chase for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Leopard's Chase technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Leopard's Chase?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Leopard's Chase?

With a course rating of 70 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 Leopard's Chase and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Leopard's Chase 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 Leopard's Chase strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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