Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Gearhart Golf Links.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
152
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gearhart Golf Links, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Gearhart Golf Links.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
JasonB@GearhartGolfLinks.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Z, Zdravko, and Mark can help you get in shape for Gearhart Golf Links.
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Head Golf Professional
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Head Golf Professional
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Golf Professional
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1157 N Marion Ave, Gearhart, OR 97138, USA
Gearhart Golf Links is a historic golf course located in Gearhart, Oregon, recognized as the Oldest Golf Course West of the Mississippi River. The venue offers traditional coastal golf experiences and features historical course culture and sister courses, with a focus on preserving its storied past while hosting modern play and events. The site highlights various sections including course history, club culture, and daily conditions, and provides access to tee times and lodging partnerships along the Oregon Coast. Located at 1157 N. Marion Ave, Gearhart, OR, the course also connects visitors with local amenities and social media channels.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1892
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Gearhart Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for THE STONES
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 349 | 263 | 176 | 360 | 338 | 334 | 456 | 346 | 2946 | 343 | 221 | 386 | 528 | 363 | 116 | 344 | 341 | 588 | 3230 | 6176 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 356 | 268 | 217 | 369 | 348 | 339 | 487 | 373 | 3127 | 361 | 262 | 428 | 544 | 371 | 122 | 349 | 347 | 640 | 3424 | 6551 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 336 | 243 | 163 | 300 | 311 | 328 | 436 | 306 | 2735 | 329 | 183 | 376 | 482 | 329 | 107 | 326 | 332 | 542 | 3006 | 5741 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gearhart Golf Links hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 profileSquare feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gearhart Golf Links. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Gearhart Golf Links hole by hole data. Contains 45 practice days and 34 unique drills.
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Gearhart Golf Links and what to expect.
Gearhart Golf Links presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6146 yards. The back tees extend to 6551.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.7 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.
Measuring 6551.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Gearhart Golf Links 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6551.0 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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