Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Pointe Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
152
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
The Pointe Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Pointe Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Pointe Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Pointe Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
GolfShop@ThePointeGolfClub.com
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Facilities
Location
100, Truman Ln, Elk Point, SD 57025, USA
Course Description
The Pointe Golf Club is a championship 71-par golf course located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Since 1995, it has offered daily public play, member options, and a premier practice facility featuring a driving range and short-game area, plus a bar and grille for dining. The club also hosts golf instruction, tournaments, and events/weddings, making it a community hub for players of all skill levels. Visitors can book tee times, join memberships, and enjoy sister course connections in the area.
outer banks golf • golf course • championship design • driving range • short game facility • practice greens • golf instruction • tournaments • golf memberships • golf shop • events and weddings • pro shop • bar grille • tee times
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Breeden
Opened
1995
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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 Pointe Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
WHITE/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 509 | 147 | 431 | 230 | 371 | 345 | 540 | 333 | 3238 | 332 | 509 | 147 | 431 | 230 | 371 | 345 | 540 | 333 | 3238 | 6476 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 425 | 147 | 375 | 174 | 311 | 265 | 460 | 293 | 2781 | 331 | 425 | 147 | 375 | 174 | 311 | 265 | 460 | 293 | 2781 | 5562 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Pointe Golf Course
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profileChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for The Pointe Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Pointe Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Pointe Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Pointe Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Pointe Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Pointe Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
The Pointe Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 108.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Pointe Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6019 yards. The back tees extend to 6476.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Pointe Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Pointe Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6476.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Pointe Golf Course and how should I play it?
The Pointe Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Pointe Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 108.0 and yardage reaching 6476.0 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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