46% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bayou Vista Golf Course
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Gulfport, MS, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Bayou Vista Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bayou Vista Golf Course, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%Precision 12%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bayou Vista Golf Course
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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 Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bayou Vista Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
13756 Washington Ave, Gulfport, MS 39503, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1957
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⭐3.8(190 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 Vista Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of iron accuracy on reachable par fours that set up wedge chances, while front nine slope and bogey figures raise risks on key holes. Back nine eases pressure with milder handicaps for potential low scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725727 yards5237 metersCR 67.5Bogey 89.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.9 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 132 | 410 | 320 | 348 | 358 | 355 | 352 | 201 | 2916 | 330 | 158 | 278 | 295 | 470 | 275 | 335 | 320 | 350 | 2811 | 5727 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725405 yards4942 metersCR 66.0Bogey 87.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 124 | 400 | 312 | 338 | 348 | 345 | 330 | 188 | 2790 | 305 | 148 | 258 | 275 | 450 | 245 | 322 | 312 | 300 | 2615 | 5405 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724921 yards4500 metersCR 67.8Bogey 93.8Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 117 | 340 | 304 | 328 | 338 | 289 | 287 | 175 | 2553 | 232 | 138 | 228 | 260 | 393 | 215 | 310 | 304 | 288 | 2368 | 4921 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724610 yards4215 metersCR 66.1Bogey 91.2Slope 107
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 110 | 330 | 274 | 293 | 306 | 284 | 277 | 145 | 2374 | 226 | 128 | 218 | 230 | 385 | 208 | 285 | 296 | 260 | 2236 | 4610 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bayou Vista Golf Course
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment31%
Aim15%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy26%
Aim11%
71% match
For Red tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bayou Vista Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bayou Vista Golf Course. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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79% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
69% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring23%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion19%
Aim15%
54% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
12% match
For Gold tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment26%
Accuracy21%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion13%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
46% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Scoring20%
Mechanics11%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
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Get Started78% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
48% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
43% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim16%
Mechanics15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Vista Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bayou Vista Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bayou Vista Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Bayou Vista Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bayou Vista Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5168 yards. The back tees extend to 5727.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bayou Vista Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bayou Vista Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5727.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bayou Vista Golf Course and how should I play it?
Bayou Vista Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Vista Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5727.0 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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