Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bayou Desiard Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Bayou Desiard Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bayou Desiard Country 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bayou Desiard Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bayou Desiard Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@bayoudesiardcc.com
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Facilities
Location
3501 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry & Press Maxwell
Opened
1948
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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 Desiard Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 388 | 517 | 200 | 377 | 544 | 406 | 416 | 174 | 3398 | 415 | 414 | 390 | 406 | 563 | 123 | 553 | 208 | 436 | 3508 | 6906 |
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 388 | 497 | 174 | 360 | 544 | 406 | 378 | 174 | 3297 | 394 | 414 | 350 | 392 | 524 | 123 | 553 | 175 | 408 | 3333 | 6630 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 366 | 497 | 174 | 360 | 499 | 369 | 378 | 155 | 3157 | 394 | 396 | 350 | 392 | 524 | 109 | 522 | 175 | 408 | 3270 | 6427 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bayou Desiard Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Bayou Desiard Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bayou Desiard Country 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Bayou Desiard Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
ULM Invitational
3/30/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Desiard Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bayou Desiard Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bayou Desiard Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bayou Desiard Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bayou Desiard Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6666 yards. The back tees extend to 6906.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bayou Desiard Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Bayou Desiard Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6906.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Bayou Desiard Country 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 Bayou Desiard Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6906.0 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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