25% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Pines Of Chatom
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
The Pines Of Chatom Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Pines Of Chatom, 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Pines Of Chatom
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Pines Of Chatom.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
glenn@deerfieldgc.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
16461 St Stephens Ave, Chatom, AL 36518, USA
Course Description
Deerfield Golf Club is a private golf club in Canton, Mississippi, home to a Byron Nelson design golf course that has hosted PGA Tour and Champions Tour qualifying events, as well as US Open qualifying tournaments. The 18-hole, par-72 layout spans about 6,900 yards, weaving through woodland and lakes and offering multiple tee options for players of all skill levels. The club emphasizes a refined golfing experience for members and limited outside play, with instructional programs, junior golf, a pro shop, and dining at the Grille. Located near Canton, it serves regional golf enthusiasts with a history of competitive events and a focus on course enhancement and guest experiences.
byron nelson design • mississippi golf • pga tour qualifying • champions tour qualifying • us open qualifying • private golf club • golf instruction • junior golf • pro shop • par 72 • six thousand nine hundred yards • lake course • woodland course • guest policies • tournament hosting • golf course maintenance • member guest experience • canton mississippi golf • golf clubs grille
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Milton/Shell
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(23 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 Pines Of Chatom, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeated pressure on precise iron shots to many par fours where errors on tough ones spike scores. Par fives offer steady par setups to balance the iron play risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726209 yards5678 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 10 | — | 9 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 138 | 337 | 415 | 214 | 462 | 338 | 363 | 408 | 3186 | 337 | 506 | 133 | 302 | 376 | 451 | 325 | 174 | 419 | 3023 | 6209 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 724871 yards4454 metersCR 64.1Bogey 83.0Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.2 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 10 | — | 9 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 123 | 257 | 290 | 185 | 409 | 268 | 307 | 274 | 2520 | 249 | 397 | 119 | 200 | 331 | 405 | 265 | 131 | 254 | 2351 | 4871 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725912 yards5406 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.4Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 10 | — | 9 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 133 | 325 | 385 | 196 | 442 | 330 | 354 | 347 | 2997 | 335 | 456 | 128 | 296 | 365 | 447 | 311 | 164 | 413 | 2915 | 5912 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724887 yards4469 metersCR 68.9Bogey 97.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 128 | 262 | 297 | 130 | 418 | 272 | 312 | 281 | 2517 | 255 | 405 | 123 | 205 | 334 | 411 | 235 | 142 | 260 | 2370 | 4887 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Pines Of Chatom
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision32%
Trajectory11%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Pines Of Chatom
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Pines Of Chatom. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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69% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
69% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
73% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
54% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
71% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
76% match
For White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring28%
Precision26%
68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
49% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control15%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Trajectory17%
Scoring11%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
80% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
75% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
42% match
For Red tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Pines Of Chatom
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Pines Of Chatom
Get answers to common questions about playing The Pines Of Chatom and what to expect.
How difficult is The Pines Of Chatom for mid-handicap golfers?
The Pines Of Chatom presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Pines Of Chatom?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5540 yards. The back tees extend to 6209.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Pines Of Chatom?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Pines Of Chatom and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6209.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Pines Of Chatom 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 Pines Of Chatom strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6209.0 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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