28% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bayou Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Bayou Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bayou 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Aim 18%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bayou 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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bayou Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager7979@bayouclubgolf.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
7979 Bayou Club Blvd, Largo, FL 33777, USA
Course Description
The Bayou Club is a private country club located in Largo, Florida, in Pinellas County. It features a Tom Fazio Signature Golf Course, extensive practice facilities, a renowned tennis complex with pickleball, a 24-hour fitness center, swimming, and upscale dining within a full calendar of social events. The club offers year-round junior golf and tennis programs for younger members and is situated minutes from the area’s beaches and urban centers like St. Petersburg and Tampa. Membership information and community activities are shared through the club’s site and contact channels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(350 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 Bayou Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated iron precision tests on short par fours mixed with reachable par fives, where select tough holes spike scoring risks from poor approaches.
S
SR CHAIRMAN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725823 yards5325 metersCR 74.3Bogey 106.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.7 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 306 | 131 | 378 | 165 | 472 | 479 | 349 | 323 | 2977 | 515 | 314 | 309 | 307 | 319 | 149 | 141 | 458 | 334 | 2846 | 5823 |
T
TEE IT FORWARD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723847 yards3518 metersCR 61.8Bogey 85.1Slope 99
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 40.8 · Slope 93
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 264 | 215 | 101 | 230 | 110 | 369 | 328 | 244 | 226 | 2087 | 310 | 209 | 189 | 182 | 201 | 114 | 87 | 247 | 221 | 1760 | 3847 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726223 yards5690 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.9Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.2 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 322 | 131 | 409 | 165 | 472 | 479 | 428 | 379 | 3195 | 515 | 327 | 337 | 315 | 344 | 149 | 165 | 476 | 400 | 3028 | 6223 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bayou 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For WHITE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment30%
Aim30%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bayou Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bayou Club. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Precision20%
Visualization15%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Precision16%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision30%
Trajectory9%
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Get Started71% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim18%
Accuracy13%
27% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization26%
62% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
46% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
15% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
54% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
41% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started64% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
67% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
61% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
60% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
69% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
71% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy28%
Visualization11%
66% match
For SR CHAIRMAN tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
39% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
80% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
69% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
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For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
41% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
59% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
72% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
71% match
For TEE IT FORWARD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bayou Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bayou Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bayou Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bayou Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5035 yards. The back tees extend to 6223.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bayou Club?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 Bayou Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6223.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bayou Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Bayou Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6223.0 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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