Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know West.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about West.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1300 Pearl Boulevard SW
The Pearl Golf Links is a public golf complex in Calabash, North Carolina, featuring three nine-hole courses (The Pearl East, The Pearl West, and The Pearl North) set along the Brunswick coastal marshlands. Designed by Dan Maples, the courses offer a coastal links-style experience just a short drive from Myrtle Beach and are open year-round with golf packages and tee times available. The complex includes a grill, pro shop, and various guest amenities, and markets itself as a premier golfing destination in the Carolina coast region.
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Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dan Maples
Opened
1987
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on West hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on West hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on West hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 63 days 85 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Flop
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Sand
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSet up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
West presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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