Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whittle Springs Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Whittle Springs Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whittle Springs 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
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 Whittle Springs Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whittle Springs Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rhowell@golfwhittlesprings.com
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Facilities
Location
3113 Valley View Dr NE, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
Course Description
Whittle Springs Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Knoxville, Tennessee. It offers a well-maintained course for golf enthusiasts and is professionally managed by Billy Casper Golf, providing quality golfing experiences in the region.
golf course • golfing • sports recreation • public golf • Knoxville Tennessee • recreational sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1932
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bent
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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 Whittle Springs Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.5 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 378 | 146 | 368 | 361 | 168 | 405 | 204 | 270 | 2655 | 501 | 303 | 500 | 297 | 309 | 145 | 265 | 239 | 515 | 3074 | 5729 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 363 | 138 | 341 | 352 | 142 | 385 | 158 | 258 | 2482 | 479 | 285 | 472 | 286 | 295 | 132 | 257 | 208 | 495 | 2909 | 5391 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 350 | 120 | 325 | 267 | 113 | 240 | 149 | 252 | 2132 | 450 | 234 | 440 | 274 | 274 | 109 | 246 | 182 | 440 | 2649 | 4781 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whittle Springs 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profilePrecision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Whittle Springs Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whittle Springs 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Whittle Springs Golf Course
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Whittle Springs GC
6/3/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whittle Springs Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Whittle Springs Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Whittle Springs Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Whittle Springs Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whittle Springs Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5255 yards. The back tees extend to 5729.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whittle Springs Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Whittle Springs Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5729.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Whittle Springs 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 Whittle Springs Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5729.0 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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