Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Tradition.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
74
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tradition, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Tradition.
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Tradition Golf Club is a Myrtle Beach area golf course located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Designed by Ron Garl, it offers 18 holes with a focus on pristine surfaces, protected greens, and a challenging but playable experience. The club is part of Founders Group International and promotes golf packages, tee times, and a Mega Practice Complex as part of its amenities within the Hammock Coast/Golf Trail setting.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Garl
Opened
1996
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Tradition hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tradition hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tradition hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tradition hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tradition. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Tradition hole by hole data. Contains 53 practice days and 45 unique drills.
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Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Tradition and what to expect.
Tradition is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Tradition 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.
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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