Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bomber Bayou Golf Club
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Bomber Bayou Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bomber Bayou Golf 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 Bomber Bayou Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bomber Bayou Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
180 Bossier Rd, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1928
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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 Bomber Bayou Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 126 | 210 | 317 | 281 | 451 | 350 | 148 | 278 | 2517 | 100 | 310 | 262 | 316 | 462 | 173 | 303 | 334 | 377 | 2637 | 5154 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 126 | 210 | 317 | 281 | 408 | 350 | 148 | 278 | 2474 | 100 | 310 | 262 | 316 | 415 | 173 | 303 | 334 | 377 | 2590 | 5064 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 141 | 268 | 371 | 296 | 464 | 359 | 156 | 334 | 2780 | 107 | 327 | 270 | 328 | 486 | 186 | 340 | 347 | 389 | 2780 | 5560 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bomber Bayou Golf 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 profileLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Bomber Bayou Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bomber Bayou Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedTreat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedGet square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bomber Bayou Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bomber Bayou Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bomber Bayou Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bomber Bayou Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bomber Bayou Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bomber Bayou Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5312 yards. The back tees extend to 5560.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bomber Bayou Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Bomber Bayou Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5560.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bomber Bayou Golf 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 Bomber Bayou Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5560.0 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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