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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Tiger's Eye Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tiger's Eye, 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 28%Dispersion 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 18%Distance Control 15%

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.

12.1

Average HCP

7.2

Minimum HCP

26.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tiger's Eye

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Tiger's Eye.

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

2000

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tiger's Eye

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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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills

Dispersion21%

Aim19%

Precision17%

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Match Mental Image to Result

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy23%

Visualization22%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control18%

Trajectory18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Tiger's Eye

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tiger's Eye. 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.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Match Mental Image to Result

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Land 2 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Land Within 2 Feet

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Accuracy37%

Scoring32%

Green Reading11%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills

Scoring27%

Accuracy20%

Distance Control14%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills

Dispersion38%

Precision22%

Distance Control19%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Tiger's Eye

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiger's Eye

Get answers to common questions about playing Tiger's Eye and what to expect.

How difficult is Tiger's Eye for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Tiger's Eye challenges consistency. 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 Tiger's Eye?

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 Tiger's Eye?

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 Tiger's Eye 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 Tiger's Eye 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 Tiger's Eye 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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