43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thorn Spring Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Thorn Spring Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thorn Spring 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%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.
18.2
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thorn Spring Golf Course
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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thorn Spring Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pulaskicountryclub@yahoo.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
4360 Country Club Dr, Pulaski, VA 24301, USA
Course Description
Pulaski Country Club is a website that provides information on waste management and environmental issues. The website focuses on the importance of proper waste disposal, recycling, and reducing waste-related problems in society.
waste management • recycling • environmental issues • sustainability • ecology
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1952
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(114 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 Thorn Spring Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating short par four chances for birdie wedges but constant big score threats from long par fives and tough par fours that punish small errors especially as back nine tensions build.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726169 yards5641 metersCR 76.1Bogey 108.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.3 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 155 | 328 | 501 | 369 | 308 | 330 | 148 | 468 | 2904 | 430 | 146 | 503 | 418 | 362 | 379 | 188 | 334 | 505 | 3265 | 6169 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725184 yards4740 metersCR 70.6Bogey 100.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 126 | 253 | 454 | 282 | 298 | 316 | 140 | 393 | 2543 | 346 | 114 | 404 | 330 | 317 | 342 | 132 | 235 | 421 | 2641 | 5184 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725030 yards4599 metersCR 69.8Bogey 99.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 124 | 253 | 449 | 282 | 293 | 283 | 136 | 390 | 2483 | 345 | 110 | 401 | 259 | 313 | 338 | 131 | 233 | 417 | 2547 | 5030 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725913 yards5407 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.8Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.3 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 150 | 304 | 497 | 305 | 303 | 323 | 144 | 461 | 2776 | 423 | 137 | 466 | 412 | 355 | 370 | 180 | 296 | 498 | 3137 | 5913 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thorn Spring 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Thorn Spring Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thorn Spring Golf Course. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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Get Started14% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Aim12%
81% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision12%
Scoring12%
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Get Started40% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
63% match
For Gold tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring17%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment13%
Accuracy10%
52% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring15%
84% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring30%
Trajectory12%
46% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control15%
42% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
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%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
56% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
43% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
82% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Precision15%
43% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
68% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Precision14%
42% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thorn Spring Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Thorn Spring Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Thorn Spring Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Thorn Spring Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thorn Spring Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6169.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thorn Spring Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.1 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 Thorn Spring Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6169.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Thorn Spring Golf Course 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 Thorn Spring Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6169.0 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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