Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for University of South Florida Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Tampa, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

The Claw Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Claw, 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

Scoring 28%Precision 22%Aim 20%Distance Control 15%Alignment 12%

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

12.7

Minimum HCP

33.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Claw

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Claw.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Cgreen@theclawatusfgolf.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

13801 North 46th Street

Course Description

The Claw at USF Golf Course is a golf facility located in Tampa, Florida, offering golf services and managed professionally by Billy Casper Golf. It provides golf course amenities to players in the Tampa area.

golf course • golf facility • sports recreation • tampa florida • golf management • recreational services

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

William F. Mitchell

Opened

1967

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Claw

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Pace Putts To Hole

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Accuracy23%

Precision12%

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Make Par Around the Green

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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15 Week Flagship Program for The Claw

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Claw. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision28%

Aim17%

Trajectory13%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control28%

Aim12%

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Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Aim31%

Distance Control17%

Scoring17%

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Close from Tough Lie

Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Precision30%

Aim24%

Distance Control16%

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Land Close To Pin

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Scoring31%

Aim29%

Alignment24%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy33%

Scoring30%

Visualization17%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring33%

Precision28%

Aim13%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Claw

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 The Claw

Get answers to common questions about playing The Claw and what to expect.

How difficult is The Claw for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Claw 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 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Claw?

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 The Claw?

With a course rating of 70 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 Claw 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 The Claw and how should I play it?

The Claw 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 The Claw 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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