38% match
For BACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bay Colony Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Bay Colony Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 22%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bay Colony Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bay Colony Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
andyz@baycolonygolfclub.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
9740 Bent Grass Bend, Naples, FL 34108, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert von Hagge
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(51 reviews)
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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 Bay Colony Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tee shot tests on packed par fours paired with controlled irons, where long par fives spike scoring risks on peak difficulty holes.
B
B/M Tee
Gender: MalePar 726418 yards5869 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.8Slope 137
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 |
B
BACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726609 yards6043 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.9Slope 138
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 |
C
CHAMPIONSHIP Tee
Gender: MalePar 726945 yards6351 metersCR 74.8Bogey 100.8Slope 140
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bay Colony Golf Club
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 profile41% match
For BACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For BACK tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
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Get Started48% match
For BACK tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bay Colony Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
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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66% match
For BACK tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
37% match
For BACK tees
Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
81% match
For BACK tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
59% match
For BACK tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision30%
Trajectory19%
56% match
For BACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
61% match
For BACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
72% match
For BACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For BACK tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
64% match
For BACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For BACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
65% match
For BACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started82% match
For BACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For BACK tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
45% match
For BACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
41% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
31% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy31%
Aim7%
81% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
66% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control17%
Alignment12%
61% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
34% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
31% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started53% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
31% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
31% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
50% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading11%
66% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
56% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
72% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
53% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Dispersion11%
59% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
56% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started72% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
57% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
31% match
For B/M tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For B/M tees
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For B/M tees
Set sights, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
38% match
For B/M tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
57% match
For B/M tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Colony Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bay Colony Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bay Colony Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bay Colony Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Bay Colony Golf Club?
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.
How long is Bay Colony Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6945.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Bay Colony Golf Club 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 Bay Colony Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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