Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Discovery Bay Golf Club

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Port Townsend, WA, United States
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Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

217

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

Discovery Bay Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Discovery Bay 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 25%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.

17.7
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
28.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Discovery Bay Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
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.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)
Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Discovery Bay Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

info@discoverybaygolfcourse.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

7401 Cape George Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Michael Asmundson

Opened

1925

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.1(95 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 Discovery Bay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours that tempt bold tee play risking big trouble, paired with approachable par fives where positioning averts bogeys amid overall steep scoring demands.
G

Gold Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725578 yards5101 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.6Slope 128

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 127

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443454534364544343453672
Handicap715171395111314410818121626
Yardage359280146395479310450159254283224848132136010927115936743027465578

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Discovery Bay 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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% match to course practice profile
25% match
For White tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

13 Week Flagship Program for Discovery Bay Golf Club

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

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 73 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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47% match
For White tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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72% match
For White tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
81% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
63% match
For White tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
65% match
For White tees

Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
72% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring12%

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60% match
For Gold tees

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Gold tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
58% match
For Gold tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim22%

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71% match
For Red tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Red tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
78% match
For Red tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%

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66% match
For Red tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Discovery Bay Golf Club

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Bay Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Discovery Bay Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Discovery Bay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Discovery Bay Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Discovery Bay Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5546 yards. The back tees extend to 6024.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Discovery Bay Golf Club?

With a course rating of 74.9 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 Discovery Bay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6024.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Discovery Bay 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 Discovery Bay Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6024.0 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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