Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Avalon Links

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Burlington, Washington, United States of America

Open Flagship Program Visit Club Website→

Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

West Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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%Aim 21%Distance Control 19%Precision 16%Alignment 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.

16.3

Average HCP

10.7

Minimum HCP

27.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

ronhass@avalonlinks.com

Giving lessons at Avalon Links? Get featured here.

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

19345 Kelleher Road

Course Description

Avalon Golf Links is a public golf club in Burlington, Washington featuring 27 holes across three nine-hole layouts. The facility markets itself as Western Washington’s premier 27-hole golf experience, offering tee times, events, memberships, and a variety of outings and tournaments with scenic views of the Skagit Valley and the Olympic and Cascade ranges. It serves golfers from western Washington and southwestern British Columbia, and provides amenities including a driving range, instruction, and a banquet facility for events. The site highlights memberships, corporate outings, and hosting of golf tournaments and weddings in a scenic Northwest setting.

public golf course • 27-hole golf • golf outings • tournaments • membership information • corporate memberships • driving range • instruction • golf events • banquet facility • skagit valley • western washington • british columbia • golf tournaments • outings • golf club • lodging nearby • greens and views • golf course • public golf • banquet facilities • pro shop • restaurant • recreational services

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Muir Graves

Opened

1991

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.5(359 reviews)

View on Google Maps

Avalon Links Social Media Presence

Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Official Website

Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West

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.

Filter programs by category (select one)

Showing 17 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Control 9 Ft Putts

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

View Program

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

View Program

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Aim23%

Dispersion16%

Distance Control16%

View Program

Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control21%

Accuracy18%

Precision17%

View Program

12 Week Flagship Program for West

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 7≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Maximize 3-Wood Control

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Open Flagship Program

Mobile app

Star this curriculum and sync to your phone

Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.

★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile

Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.

Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring28%

Precision13%

View Program

Maximize 3-Wood Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision22%

Distance Control10%

View Program

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim39%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

View Program

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Choose a clear target, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills

Aim38%

Alignment18%

Scoring16%

View Program

Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Aim15%

Dispersion15%

View Program

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Accuracy22%

Distance Control19%

View Program

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment26%

Aim22%

Distance Control19%

View Program

Save Par with Clutch Chip

Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Scoring35%

Distance Control22%

Aim13%

View Program

Make Par Around the Green

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

View Program

Stick Every High Flop To Green

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Distance Control23%

Precision18%

Scoring18%

View Program

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

View Program

Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision18%

Aim14%

View Program

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Dispersion21%

Precision20%

View Program

2026

Prepare for Tournaments at West

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 West

Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. 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 West?

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 West?

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 West 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 West and how should I play it?

West 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 West 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.

Nearby Courses