Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Bay Colony Golf Club.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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 Bay Colony Golf Club, 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.
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Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Bay Colony Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
andyz@baycolonygolfclub.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Christopher, Michael, and Graham can help you get in shape for Bay Colony Golf Club.
Christopher Shultis
Head Golf Professional
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Michael Weiler
Head Golf Professional
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Graham Sell
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9740 Bent Grass Bend, Naples, FL 34108, USA
Bay Colony Golf Club is a private, Naples-based golf club offering an 18-hole championship course integrated with Southwest Florida’s tropical preserve. Designed by world-renowned architect Robert von Hagge, the course is complemented by a two-story Carolina-style Clubhouse and a best-in-class dining program that emphasizes sophisticated culinary experiences for members and guests. Since 1996 the club has fostered a reputation for excellent golf programs and superior dining within an exclusive lifestyle setting. The organization emphasizes social and competitive events, member networking, and a distinguished community experience on the Paradise Coast.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert von Hagge
Opened
1996
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bay Colony Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BACK
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.3 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 165 | 356 | 151 | 375 | 506 | 377 | 382 | 509 | 3209 | 539 | 176 | 370 | 372 | 528 | 296 | 158 | 380 | 390 | 3209 | 6418 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 165 | 356 | 159 | 394 | 506 | 402 | 382 | 509 | 3272 | 539 | 189 | 406 | 403 | 528 | 296 | 158 | 403 | 415 | 3337 | 6609 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 166 | 389 | 167 | 425 | 553 | 419 | 408 | 513 | 3450 | 574 | 208 | 413 | 423 | 546 | 320 | 158 | 418 | 435 | 3495 | 6945 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Bay Colony Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Bay Colony Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Bay Colony Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Bay Colony Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Bay Colony Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Bay Colony Golf Club 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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bay Colony Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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Full flagship program designed around Bay Colony Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 42 practice days and 39 unique drills.
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Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect woods arc, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
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Get StartedMake Every Mid-Distance Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Bay Colony Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Bay Colony Golf Club challenges consistency. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6682 yards. The back tees extend to 6945.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.8 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.
Stretching to 6945.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6945.0 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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