Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Briar Bay Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Miami, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

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Briar Bay Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Briar Bay, 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 26%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 17%Dispersion 17%Precision 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

27.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Briar Bay

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

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.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Briar Bay.

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

9399 SW 134th Street

Course Description

Briar Bay Golf Course is a par-31 executive golf course located in Miami, Florida, operated by Miami-Dade County. It offers a compact, 30-acre layout designed for both beginners and experienced players, with tee-time booking and a pro shop. The course has a long history dating back to 1975 and is part of the Miami-Dade County Parks system, welcoming a wide range of players and a patron card program. Hours are open daily for play, with accessible amenities and instruction options such as golf lessons and junior golf programs.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bruce Devlin/Robert von Hagge

Opened

1975

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Briar Bay

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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Sink All Long Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control17%

Aim13%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring40%

Accuracy39%

Green Reading15%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring28%

Trajectory18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Briar Bay

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Briar Bay. 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

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Hit Intended Line

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Reduce Wedge Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control20%

Aim16%

Precision16%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy17%

Distance Control15%

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See your bunker shot landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control23%

Aim20%

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Hit Intended Line

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Aim27%

Precision20%

Scoring18%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Green hunter: hit every long iron to the putting surface

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Briar Bay

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Bay

Get answers to common questions about playing Briar Bay and what to expect.

How difficult is Briar Bay for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Briar Bay technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Briar Bay?

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 Briar Bay?

With a course rating of 70 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Briar Bay and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Briar Bay 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 Briar Bay 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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