Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for TPC at Sugarloaf
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Pines/Stables Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pines/Stables, 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 Pines/Stables
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pines/Stables.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Norman
Opened
1997
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda
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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 Pines/Stables, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 4/3
4 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 311 | 540 | 183 | 381 | 396 | 177 | 533 | 426 | 3309 | 404 | 143 | 358 | 526 | 391 | 542 | 419 | 222 | 434 | 3439 | 6748 |
4/3 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 311 | 490 | 157 | 381 | 354 | 177 | 495 | 385 | 3112 | 397 | 143 | 358 | 526 | 363 | 542 | 419 | 195 | 403 | 3346 | 6458 |
TPC Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.0 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 52.3 · Slope 150
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 320 | 540 | 193 | 394 | 411 | 177 | 548 | 455 | 3447 | 433 | 143 | 388 | 557 | 442 | 567 | 460 | 249 | 472 | 3711 | 7158 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pines/Stables
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Pines/Stables
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pines/Stables. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Pines/Stables
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 Pines/Stables
Get answers to common questions about playing Pines/Stables and what to expect.
How difficult is Pines/Stables for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pines/Stables challenges consistency. Its 150.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pines/Stables?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6808 yards. The back tees extend to 7158.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pines/Stables?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 Pines/Stables and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7158.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Pines/Stables 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 Pines/Stables strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 7158.0 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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