Practice Programs

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 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 , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Open 9 Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Open 9, 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 26%Scoring 26%Precision 18%Visualization 14%Trajectory 13%

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.

14.7

Average HCP

8.8

Minimum HCP

29.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Open 9

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Open 9.

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

2000 World Tour Boulevard

Map not available

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Mel Graham

Opened

1999

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Open 9

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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Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision25%

Aim16%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills

Distance Control37%

Visualization29%

Dispersion21%

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Save Par On Every Approach

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Accuracy21%

Alignment14%

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Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision20%

Alignment15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Open 9

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Open 9. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Visualize long lines, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min13 HCP4 drills

Visualization41%

Distance Control38%

Dispersion13%

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Aim33%

Precision24%

Scoring14%

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Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control18%

Aim16%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Set up par or better, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control20%

Trajectory17%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Open 9

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Open 9

Get answers to common questions about playing Open 9 and what to expect.

How difficult is Open 9 for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Open 9 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 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Open 9?

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 Open 9?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Open 9 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 Open 9 and how should I play it?

Open 9 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 Open 9 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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