37% match
For THE STONES tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gearhart Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Gearhart Golf Links Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Accuracy 19%Precision 18%Aim 16%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gearhart Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gearhart Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
JasonB@GearhartGolfLinks.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
1157 N Marion Ave, Gearhart, OR 97138, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1892
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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 Gearhart Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for THE STONES
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course presents ongoing pressure to nail short and mid irons into greens on packed par fours, where handicap indexes flag repeated bogey risks, and back-nine par fives amplify trouble from wayward drives needing smart recovery.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726176 yards5647 metersCR 70.8Bogey 96.2Slope 137
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 |
T
THE STONES Tee
Gender: MalePar 726551 yards5990 metersCR 72.7Bogey 98.5Slope 139
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 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725741 yards5250 metersCR 69.3Bogey 93.3Slope 130
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gearhart Golf Links
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For THE STONES tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started79% match
For THE STONES tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For THE STONES tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Gearhart Golf Links
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For THE STONES tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For THE STONES tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For THE STONES tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
40% match
For THE STONES tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
48% match
For THE STONES tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control22%
47% match
For THE STONES tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
74% match
For THE STONES tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
68% match
For THE STONES tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For THE STONES tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For THE STONES tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Scoring15%
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Get Started54% match
For THE STONES tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
64% match
For THE STONES tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
70% match
For THE STONES tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
66% match
For THE STONES tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For THE STONES tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
35% match
For THE STONES tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For THE STONES tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For THE STONES tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For THE STONES tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For THE STONES tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started65% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
51% match
For BLACK tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
18% match
For BLACK tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
41% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started71% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
Precision13%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gearhart Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Gearhart Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Gearhart Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gearhart Golf Links?
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.
What is considered a good score at Gearhart Golf Links?
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.
How long is Gearhart Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6551.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Gearhart Golf Links and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Gearhart Golf Links strategically challenging?
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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