68% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gibson Island Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Gibson Island Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gibson Island 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 21%Aim 19%Precision 18%Alignment 15%
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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gibson Island Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gibson Island Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dgrossman@gibsonisland.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
534 Broadwater Way, Gibson Island, MD 21056, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. B. Macdonald/Seth Raynor
Opened
1922
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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 Gibson Island Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests that pressure iron placement for pars, mixed with short par three demands and one par five chance, where bogey ratings highlight short game salvage on tough spots across balanced nines.
B
Blue/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 695899 yards5394 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 410 | 155 | 356 | 375 | 168 | 290 | 505 | 340 | 2981 | 415 | 340 | 175 | 315 | 415 | 153 | 325 | 400 | 380 | 2918 | 5899 |
R
Red/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695124 yards4685 metersCR 65.6Bogey 86.7Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.8 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 410 | 105 | 356 | 346 | 130 | 252 | 410 | 235 | 2549 | 382 | 340 | 110 | 315 | 370 | 121 | 290 | 347 | 300 | 2575 | 5124 |
R
Red/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725124 yards4685 metersCR 69.1Bogey 97.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 410 | 105 | 356 | 346 | 130 | 252 | 410 | 235 | 2549 | 382 | 340 | 110 | 315 | 370 | 121 | 290 | 347 | 300 | 2575 | 5124 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gibson Island 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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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
46% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Gibson Island Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gibson Island Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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Get Started71% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Precision23%
67% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
64% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
77% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring18%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
43% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion26%
Aim25%
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Get Started62% match
For Red/White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red/White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Red/White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Red/White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision17%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
49% match
For Red/White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
57% match
For Red/White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Red/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Red/White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Red/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
50% match
For Red/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
60% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Accuracy15%
80% match
For Red/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
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Get Started69% match
For Red/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Red/White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Aim17%
71% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Scoring11%
43% match
For Red/White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
33% match
For Red/White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Red/White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Red/White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
79% match
For Red/White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim23%
Precision14%
18% match
For Red/White tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For Red/White tees
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
84% match
For Red/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started69% match
For Red/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Red/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Precision16%
84% match
For Red/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Red/White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
58% match
For Red/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
77% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gibson Island Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gibson Island Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gibson Island Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Gibson Island Club technically exacting. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gibson Island Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5512 yards. The back tees extend to 5899.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gibson Island Club?
With a course rating of 68.7 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gibson Island Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5899.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Gibson Island Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Gibson Island Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5899.0 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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