67% match
For Green tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Dispersion25%
Precision20%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Preserve Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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 Preserve Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Preserve Golf Club, 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
16
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
28.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Preserve Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Preserve Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
8901 MS-57, Vancleave, MS 39565, USA
Course Description
The Preserve Golf Club is eighteen holes of "pure golf" designed by U.S. Open champion and award winning golf course designer Jerry Pate. The course encompasses 245 pristine acres, surrounded by an additional 1800 acres of dedicated nature preserve. The native surroundings of pitcher plant bogs, cypress swamps, long leaf pine savannah, live oak groves and native grass prairies have been integrated into the design of the 18-hole, par-71 layout. The Preserve offers five sets of tees, unprecedented course condition and superior guest service. Come enjoy golf …the way nature intended.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Pate
Opened
2006
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.9(248 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 Preserve Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests ball striking repeatedly through par fours that pressure tee accuracy and mid iron control for safe pars. Par fives and ranked tough par threes raise score risk with reach decisions and carry demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716774 yards6194 metersCR 72.6Bogey 98.1Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 199 | 368 | 564 | 361 | 160 | 402 | 587 | 442 | 3495 | 438 | 322 | 340 | 204 | 545 | 435 | 225 | 308 | 462 | 3279 | 6774 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716260 yards5724 metersCR 69.8Bogey 94.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 171 | 343 | 553 | 330 | 131 | 374 | 537 | 421 | 3245 | 400 | 304 | 317 | 193 | 526 | 371 | 200 | 289 | 415 | 3015 | 6260 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715493 yards5023 metersCR 71.3Bogey 101.2Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 133 | 307 | 501 | 297 | 121 | 355 | 457 | 384 | 2910 | 287 | 259 | 294 | 177 | 469 | 298 | 179 | 257 | 363 | 2583 | 5493 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714843 yards4428 metersCR 67.5Bogey 95.0Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 120 | 293 | 448 | 262 | 101 | 310 | 433 | 334 | 2616 | 267 | 232 | 262 | 89 | 421 | 256 | 154 | 225 | 321 | 2227 | 4843 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Preserve Golf Club
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 profile71% match
For Green tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
62% match
For Green tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
24% match
For Green tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Preserve Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Preserve Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started76% match
For Green tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring32%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
57% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Dispersion16%
46% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
72% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy14%
Precision12%
75% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
26% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
44% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
58% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring31%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
63% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
52% match
For Black tees
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading15%
46% match
For Black tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Black tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Black tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
41% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
56% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
75% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
58% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Preserve Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Preserve Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Preserve Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Preserve Golf Club technically exacting. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Preserve Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5808 yards. The back tees extend to 6774.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Preserve Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Preserve Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6774.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is The Preserve Golf Club 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 Preserve Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6774.0 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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