44% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bishops Bay Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Bishops Bay Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bishops Bay 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%
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.
15.9
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bishops Bay Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bishops Bay Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bishopsbay@bishopsbay.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
3500 Bishops Bay Dr, Middleton, WI 53562, USA
Course Description
Since 1995, in grand tradition of the finest private clubs, Bishops Bay Country Club provides its Members and their guests with outstanding fellowship, recreation and social facilities. Whether you play golf, tennis or enjoy the social amenities of a private country club lifestyle, Bishops Bay Country Club presents a world of amenities for you and your family.The crown jewel of the club is the 18-hole championship golf course situated alongside Lake Mendota and winding its way through the rolling countryside. The course provides a beautiful, distinctive and challenging golf experience. The Club boasts a state of the art practice facility that includes two driving ranges, a chipping and bunker play area and a large putting green. Bishops Bay also provides four premier clay tennis courts, complete with a sub-surface irrigation system and a professional tennis shop. Our championship size swimming pool offers a beach entry with water fountains and lap lanes. Bishops Bay is focused on the total membership experience and this includes great family programming. An aggressive social calendar offers something for everyone.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Lohmann
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(34 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 Bishops Bay Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron pressure from packed par fours that guard pars tightly, while par fives build scoring risk through tough positioning demands that cause blowup potential.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726679 yards6107 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 404 | 184 | 487 | 577 | 417 | 401 | 159 | 378 | 3352 | 153 | 492 | 384 | 377 | 453 | 311 | 550 | 193 | 414 | 3327 | 6679 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727123 yards6513 metersCR 74.6Bogey 99.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 426 | 205 | 508 | 602 | 443 | 417 | 184 | 401 | 3552 | 176 | 516 | 434 | 404 | 472 | 340 | 579 | 217 | 433 | 3571 | 7123 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726339 yards5796 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 373 | 158 | 487 | 495 | 392 | 401 | 159 | 351 | 3161 | 153 | 487 | 350 | 377 | 422 | 311 | 513 | 171 | 394 | 3178 | 6339 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bishops Bay 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory15%
Alignment13%
39% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bishops Bay Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bishops Bay Country 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started16% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment27%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim11%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Precision14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Aim18%
Scoring13%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
25% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion23%
Aim19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Precision11%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy13%
88% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Aim15%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Aim17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control12%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Precision14%
32% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Green tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started39% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
62% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
67% match
For Green tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Green tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bishops Bay Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bishops Bay Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bishops Bay Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bishops Bay Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bishops Bay Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6731 yards. The back tees extend to 7123.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bishops Bay Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 Bishops Bay Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7123.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Bishops Bay 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 Bishops Bay Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 7123.0 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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