Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Costa Navarino
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
85
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
The Bay Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The 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 30%Distance Control 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%Precision 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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Bay
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Bay.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@costanavarino.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
Navarino Dunes
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
2011
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The 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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% match to course practice profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Scoring13%
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Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Bay
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par from Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Save Par On Every Approach
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Stick Every High Flop To Green
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring23%
Dispersion12%
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control13%
Alignment12%
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Trajectory23%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control10%
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Bay
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Greece
European Boys' Team Championship Division 2
7/7/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Junior
men
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European Amateur Team Championship Division 2
7/7/2026
Stroke
WAGR
All Ages
men
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bay
Get answers to common questions about playing The Bay and what to expect.
How difficult is The Bay for mid-handicap golfers?
The Bay is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The 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 The Bay?
With a course rating of 70 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 The Bay and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Bay and how should I play it?
The Bay 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 The 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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