Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birch Bay Village Golf Course

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Blaine, Washington, United States of America

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

13 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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees), 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

Scoring 29%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Accuracy 13%Aim 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.

16.2

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

28.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players 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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees).

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

8169 Cowichan Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Keith Coleman

Opened

1960

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.3(61 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)

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 3–4 Feet From Hole

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Accuracy28%

Distance Control25%

Alignment16%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Alignment26%

Scoring25%

Aim21%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees). Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills

Scoring21%

Aim19%

Dispersion16%

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Make Par Around the Green

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision24%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion19%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Aim22%

Trajectory12%

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)

Get answers to common questions about playing Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) and what to expect.

How difficult is Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)?

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 Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees)?

With a course rating of 70 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) 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 Birch Bay Village (Alternate Tees) 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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