26% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Baylands Gl
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Baylands Gl Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Baylands Gl, 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 23%Aim 17%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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Baylands Gl
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
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Baylands Gl.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jfaber@baylandsgolflinks.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
1875 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Course Description
Re-designed by renowned architect Forrest Richardson, the City of Palo Alto welcomes you to Baylands Golf Links. Formerly the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, Richardson led the reconfiguration of the original William F. Bell design, which opened in 1956. Proudly managed by OB Sports, Baylands Golf Links will open to the public May 26, 2018.The re-designed golf course will feature 55 acres of native Baylands vegetation and wetlands areas, a 40% reduction of managed turf areas, a 35% reduction of potable water use, an additional 10.5 acres added to the Baylands Athletic Center for future recreational use, and 7.4 acres of land converted into in-stream marshland terrace habitat within an expanded San Francisquito Creek for increased flood protection.Construction began in mid-July 2016, with removal of most of the non-native trees throughout the golf course. Tree removal was mitigated through the planting of 300 new native trees on the reconfigured course, along with the planting of two acres of native bay ecosystem habitat in Byxbee Park, as well as the protection and monitoring of 500 naturally-occurring oak saplings in the Pearson Arastradero Preserve. The site was recontoured using soil from the large on-site stockpile, which created an undulating landscape and elevated scenic views of the Baylands and San Francisco Bay that will enhance the golf experience. The golf holes will be separated by large natural areas planted with wetlands plant species that improve habitat for birds and wildlife, and integrate the golf course into its Baylands setting.Founded in the mid 1950's, the municipal course is operated by the City of Palo Alto as part of its Baylands Nature Preserve District, adjacent to the coastal land bordering Palo Alto along the San Francisco Bay. The San Fransisquito Creek, a historic waterway, runs along the course and is a major flood conveyance stream.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. & William P. Bell
Opened
1956
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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 Baylands Gl, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of precise irons on shorter par fours and threes where errors cost strokes, with front nine raising the heat through tougher overall demands and back nine offering some relief but still risky par fives.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726081 yards5560 metersCR 74.9Bogey 104.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 364 | 500 | 140 | 304 | 399 | 297 | 193 | 531 | 3192 | 380 | 394 | 126 | 489 | 368 | 118 | 325 | 200 | 489 | 2889 | 6081 |
B
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725747 yards5255 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.1Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 321 | 500 | 140 | 279 | 350 | 297 | 159 | 531 | 3041 | 336 | 373 | 126 | 489 | 336 | 118 | 325 | 172 | 431 | 2706 | 5747 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725458 yards4991 metersCR 71.5Bogey 99.9Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 321 | 452 | 105 | 279 | 350 | 273 | 159 | 511 | 2862 | 336 | 373 | 103 | 463 | 336 | 96 | 286 | 172 | 431 | 2596 | 5458 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Baylands Gl
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
16% match
For White tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
12 Week Flagship Program for Baylands Gl
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Baylands Gl. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
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59% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring23%
Trajectory20%
58% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
63% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
64% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Precision12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
34% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring28%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Aim15%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization19%
46% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
42% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
80% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring23%
Precision13%
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Get Started78% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision12%
Aim12%
66% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
72% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Baylands Gl
Get answers to common questions about playing Baylands Gl and what to expect.
How difficult is Baylands Gl for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Baylands Gl challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Baylands Gl?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5770 yards. The back tees extend to 6081.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Baylands Gl?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Baylands Gl and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6081.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Baylands Gl 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 Baylands Gl strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6081.0 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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