Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tidewater Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

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Tidewater Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tidewater, 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 26%Precision 16%Trajectory 15%Aim 11%

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.

Average HCP

9.1

Minimum HCP

30.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tidewater

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered 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 wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | 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 chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Tidewater.

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

1400 Tidewater Drive

Course Description

Nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet, Tidewater Golf Club delivers unmatched natural beauty and a layout that has been ranked among the nation's top 100 public golf courses.Now come play great golf with us.Nestled like a sleeping giant between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove, the legendary Tidewater Golf Club offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and challenging play. Seamlessly marrying the game to its surroundings, architect Ken Tomlinson evokes the style and majesty of some of the game's greatest venues and delivers an experience that puts this course on the must-play list of many Grand Strand golfers.When creating the design for Tidewater, Tomlinson visited some of the game's greatest courses. Inspired by such legendary venues as Merion and Pine Valley, and delivered a golf experience that can only come from this special place.With its classic yet contemporary design, the course offers thrilling rewards to shot makers who take chances, use proper course management, and welcome challenges.We are very honored to be the most awarded of all South Carolina and North Myrtle Beach Golf courses. We thank all our guests for visiting and playing golf with us.We are growing and offering the best value and service. Myrtle Beach golf vacation packages. Come visit us at TidewaterGolfVacations.com

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ken Tomlinson

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tidewater

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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Avoid Three-Putts

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Distance Control25%

Scoring24%

Aim20%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment22%

Precision20%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision29%

Aim26%

Trajectory15%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Tidewater

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tidewater. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Accuracy25%

Distance Control22%

Scoring19%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Accuracy24%

Distance Control23%

Scoring14%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment23%

Aim16%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Dispersion14%

Scoring12%

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Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Land softly, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills

Trajectory28%

Mechanics27%

Precision17%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring23%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy11%

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Tidewater

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 Tidewater

Get answers to common questions about playing Tidewater and what to expect.

How difficult is Tidewater for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Tidewater technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tidewater?

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.

What is considered a good score at Tidewater?

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.

How long is Tidewater and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Tidewater and how should I play it?

Tidewater 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 Tidewater strategically challenging?

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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