59% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Precision23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Champion Turf Club At St. James
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
The Champion Turf Club At St. James Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Champion Turf Club At St. James, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 19%Aim 17%Precision 14%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Champion Turf Club At St. James
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Champion Turf Club At St. James.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dvisconti@pga.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
7900 Selvitz Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983, USA
Course Description
The Legacy is a private golf club and tennis club in Port St. Lucie, Florida within the gates of PGA Village. Conveniently located off I-95 and in close proximity to the Florida Turnpike allows for easy travel to both West Palm Beach and Disney World Orlando. Port St. Lucie has been ranked as a top place to live and do business the last three years and was recently named one of the 25 best places to retire in the U.S. by Forbes. Great golf and beaches are only a couple of popular Treasure Coast attractions. The Legacy is home to two Fazio designed golf courses with the Championship Course playing host to both U.S. Open and U.S. Senior Open Qualifiers. With close hotel and PGA Village accommodations The Legacy is a top pick for both golf schools and individual golf lessons. The Legacy provides a country club lifestyle centered around golf, friends, and social activities like no other on the Treasure Coast.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George & Jim Fazio
Opened
1984
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(100 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 The Champion Turf Club At St. James, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that pressure iron precision on every nine, while par fives heighten risk through length and top difficulty spots. Birdie paths exist but falter easily on ranked tough holes.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726721 yards6146 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 520 | 409 | 342 | 194 | 533 | 327 | 396 | 428 | 204 | 3353 | 467 | 488 | 157 | 554 | 190 | 395 | 530 | 190 | 397 | 3368 | 6721 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 724672 yards4272 metersCR 63.4Bogey 83.3Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.6 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.7 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 294 | 241 | 111 | 403 | 231 | 290 | 290 | 115 | 2376 | 359 | 367 | 80 | 400 | 92 | 267 | 400 | 86 | 245 | 2296 | 4672 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725987 yards5475 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.0Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 365 | 300 | 176 | 494 | 299 | 363 | 333 | 171 | 2978 | 427 | 446 | 113 | 520 | 149 | 348 | 490 | 148 | 368 | 3009 | 5987 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: MalePar 725450 yards4983 metersCR 66.9Bogey 88.0Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.9 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 327 | 287 | 145 | 446 | 268 | 345 | 331 | 147 | 2741 | 394 | 402 | 89 | 495 | 119 | 306 | 457 | 129 | 318 | 2709 | 5450 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Champion Turf Club At St. James
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Aim8%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started67% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory16%
Aim15%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Champion Turf Club At St. James
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Champion Turf Club At St. James. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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26% match
For WHITE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Precision19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Scoring12%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment14%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Precision17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
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Get Started77% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control12%
88% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
65% match
For YELLOW tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision28%
Aim25%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
14% match
For YELLOW tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
71% match
For YELLOW tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For YELLOW tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started72% match
For YELLOW tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
65% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For YELLOW tees
Match clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment27%
Precision15%
58% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
73% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control11%
69% match
For YELLOW tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
71% match
For YELLOW tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Aim14%
68% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
26% match
For GREEN tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started77% match
For GREEN tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
45% match
For GREEN tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
36% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Champion Turf Club At St. James
Get answers to common questions about playing The Champion Turf Club At St. James and what to expect.
How difficult is The Champion Turf Club At St. James for mid-handicap golfers?
The Champion Turf Club At St. James presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Champion Turf Club At St. James?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5696 yards. The back tees extend to 6721.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Champion Turf Club At St. James?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 The Champion Turf Club At St. James and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6721.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is The Champion Turf Club At St. James 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 The Champion Turf Club At St. James strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6721.0 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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