36% match
For Green tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Contraband Bayou Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Contraband 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Contraband Bayou Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
777 Ave L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
2005
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⭐4.3(170 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 Contraband Bayou Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with constant par four approaches needing exact irons after drives, building pressure over many holes. Tough par fives later raise risks where tee errors lead to tough recoveries.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716939 yards6345 metersCR 73.3Bogey 96.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 597 | 432 | 449 | 179 | 360 | 406 | 419 | 188 | 574 | 3604 | 371 | 193 | 432 | 161 | 339 | 553 | 449 | 423 | 414 | 3335 | 6939 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715812 yards5314 metersCR 67.6Bogey 88.7Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 43.9 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | — | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 365 | 365 | 141 | 305 | 345 | 359 | 124 | 421 | 2926 | 314 | 148 | 394 | 117 | 275 | 488 | 393 | 381 | 376 | 2886 | 5812 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715812 yards5314 metersCR 73.3Bogey 102.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 365 | 365 | 141 | 305 | 345 | 359 | 124 | 421 | 2926 | 314 | 148 | 394 | 117 | 275 | 488 | 393 | 381 | 376 | 2886 | 5812 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714980 yards4554 metersCR 68.5Bogey 94.1Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 275 | 304 | 119 | 248 | 306 | 299 | 100 | 407 | 2504 | 294 | 125 | 339 | 95 | 228 | 427 | 328 | 356 | 284 | 2476 | 4980 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Contraband 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
53% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Contraband Bayou Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Contraband Bayou Golf 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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38% match
For Green tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion34%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Green tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment12%
48% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started45% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
68% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
71% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
78% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
54% match
For Silver tees
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring20%
Alignment10%
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Get Started62% match
For Silver tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
53% match
For Silver tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
76% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Aim13%
41% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Alignment11%
67% match
For Silver tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision28%
Aim13%
79% match
For Silver tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy11%
68% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started54% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
48% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
67% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization27%
55% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision17%
Scoring12%
67% match
For Green tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For Green tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Green tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Contraband Bayou Golf Club
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PT - Lake Charles Spring Classic
3/20/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Contraband Bayou Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Contraband Bayou Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Contraband Bayou Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Contraband Bayou Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5960 yards. The back tees extend to 6939.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Contraband Bayou Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Contraband Bayou Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6939.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Contraband Bayou Golf Club and how should I play it?
Contraband Bayou Golf Club 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 Contraband Bayou Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6939.0 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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