26% match
For Gold CB tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Craft Farms Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Cypress Bend Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cypress Bend, 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%Aim 17%Precision 15%Dispersion 14%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cypress Bend
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cypress Bend.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@craftfarms.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
3840 Cotton Creek Circle
Course Description
Craft Farms Golf Club is a 36-hole golf complex in Gulf Shores, Alabama, designed by Arnold Palmer. The club offers championship-style courses, with amenities including a clubhouse, bar and grill, golf shop, and instructional programs. It hosts group events, tournaments, and regular play across its two courses, Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend, attracting both local and visiting golfers to the Alabama coast.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(1200 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 Cypress Bend, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold CB
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of precise irons into short par fours and reachable fives, building score pressure that peaks on a demanding back nine where mistakes compound easily.
B
Blue CB Tee
Gender: MalePar 726432 yards5881 metersCR 70.1Bogey 91.8Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 435 | 475 | 372 | 333 | 166 | 525 | 153 | 339 | 3175 | 393 | 357 | 185 | 517 | 401 | 163 | 381 | 360 | 500 | 3257 | 6432 |
G
Gold CB Tee
Gender: MalePar 726848 yards6262 metersCR 71.8Bogey 94.4Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 453 | 490 | 401 | 368 | 170 | 550 | 185 | 359 | 3389 | 440 | 375 | 212 | 543 | 428 | 178 | 399 | 379 | 505 | 3459 | 6848 |
S
Silver CB Tee
Gender: MalePar 725458 yards4991 metersCR 65.5Bogey 85.0Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.6 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 364 | 432 | 321 | 290 | 148 | 467 | 110 | 280 | 2729 | 315 | 315 | 147 | 445 | 342 | 140 | 290 | 295 | 440 | 2729 | 5458 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cypress Bend
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Gold CB tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Gold CB tees
Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For Gold CB tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
10 Week Flagship Program for Cypress Bend
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cypress Bend. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For Gold CB tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Gold CB tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Gold CB tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization27%
38% match
For Gold CB tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold CB tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Gold CB tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
65% match
For Gold CB tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Gold CB tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
38% match
For Gold CB tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment29%
Accuracy18%
59% match
For Gold CB tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment28%
Scoring24%
54% match
For Gold CB tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Gold CB tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Gold CB tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Dispersion18%
Precision12%
23% match
For Gold CB tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory28%
68% match
For Gold CB tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Gold CB tees
Save par clutch, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold CB tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Blue CB tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
74% match
For Blue CB tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For Blue CB tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Blue CB tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For Blue CB tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
61% match
For Blue CB tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Blue CB tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue CB tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization27%
Dispersion20%
67% match
For Blue CB tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Blue CB tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue CB tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue CB tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Blue CB tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Blue CB tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For Blue CB tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Blue CB tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Aim12%
55% match
For Blue CB tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Blue CB tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
39% match
For Silver CB tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
40% match
For Silver CB tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
79% match
For Silver CB tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Silver CB tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy22%
Aim17%
68% match
For Silver CB tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started38% match
For Silver CB tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Bend
Get answers to common questions about playing Cypress Bend and what to expect.
How difficult is Cypress Bend for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cypress Bend challenges consistency. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cypress Bend?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6153 yards. The back tees extend to 6848.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cypress Bend?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Cypress Bend and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6848.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Cypress Bend and how should I play it?
Cypress Bend 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 Cypress Bend strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6848.0 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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