Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bay Point Golf & Tennis Club

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Panama City, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

9 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+4 more

Meadows Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadows, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.

13.6

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

26.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Meadows

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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 | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Meadows.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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rmulvey@kempersports.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

4701 Bay Point Road

Course Description

KemperSports was selected in 2015 to manage the overall golfoperation at Bay Point Golf Club, part of the Sheraton Bay PointResort, which opened in fall of 2016 after a $30 million renovation.Bay Point Golf Club offers 36-holes of championship golfincluding the only Nicklaus Design in NW Florida. Bay Point GolfClub has won the Panama City News Herald's "Best of Bay" for thegolf course category both in 2016 and 2017. Bay Point was alsonominated for Resort Merchandiser of the year for 2017 due tothe transformation into a well-stocked "retail" shop. Kempersportshas been successful in securing a $1 million worth of new courseand grounds equipment, a new fleet of EZ-Go carts, as well asprovided expertise and consultation on the renovation of theclubhouse, restaurant, and new outdoor patio space.Originally designed by Bruce Devlin in 1986 (as Lagoon Legends) and renovated by Nicklaus Design in 2005, Bay Point Golf Club is the only Nicklaus Design golf course in Northwest Florida. With 36 holes of Championship Golf, Bay Point Golf Club at Sheraton Bay Point Resort is one of the top resort destinations along the Emerald Coast. The par 72 Nicklaus Design championship layout stretches over 7,100 yards from the back tees with a challenging course rating of 74.3 and slope of 143 and has hosted numerous regional and local events including the USGA U.S. Open Qualifier in 2016.

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bruce Devlin

Opened

1986

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐3.8(260 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meadows

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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Land Close To Pin

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim34%

Alignment15%

Scoring15%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Precision23%

Dispersion21%

Aim20%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Stick to wedge line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min3 HCP6 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring30%

Accuracy24%

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Precision Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control16%

Precision15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Meadows

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadows. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Convert Every Up-And-Down

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Reduce Wedge Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Precision Long Irons

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

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

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Distance Control28%

Precision27%

Trajectory12%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion17%

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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%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Meadows

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 Meadows

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

How difficult is Meadows for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Meadows challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meadows?

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 Meadows?

With a course rating of 70 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 Meadows and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Meadows 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 Meadows 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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