64% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gull Haven Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Gull Haven Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gull Haven 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 19%Alignment 13%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gull Haven Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gull Haven Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1 Gullhaven Dr, Central Islip, NY 11722, USA
Course Description
Gull Haven Golf Club is a 9-hole executive golf course in Islip, New York, designed for casual and family-friendly play, with the option to play 18 holes by teeing off twice. The club emphasizes accuracy on its small greens and offers lessons for individuals and small groups, including programs tailored for juniors. It features a pro shop on site with club fitting and repairs, and provides online tee times for convenient scheduling. Open seven days a week with seasonal hours, Gull Haven also offers motorized cart rentals and on-site instruction to help players improve their game.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1932
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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 Gull Haven Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy through repeating short par fours while the pair of par fives heighten blow-up risks from poor positioning.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705336 yards4879 metersCR 65.2Bogey 86.0Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.6 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | — | 5 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 345 | 323 | 276 | 274 | 454 | 298 | 134 | 175 | 2609 | 343 | 355 | 336 | 284 | 286 | 467 | 314 | 142 | 200 | 2727 | 5336 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704850 yards4435 metersCR 67.0Bogey 93.6Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | — | 5 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 276 | 325 | 265 | 260 | 443 | 280 | 125 | 151 | 2425 | 300 | 276 | 325 | 265 | 260 | 443 | 280 | 125 | 151 | 2425 | 4850 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705218 yards4771 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.4Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | — | 5 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 345 | 323 | 276 | 274 | 454 | 298 | 134 | 175 | 2609 | 330 | 345 | 323 | 276 | 274 | 454 | 298 | 134 | 175 | 2609 | 5218 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gull Haven 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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Scoring20%
Aim15%
39% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
53% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gull Haven Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gull Haven Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Red tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
84% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Precision16%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy22%
Aim10%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
Aim24%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
60% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
41% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
41% match
For White/Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Visualization13%
71% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started79% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
46% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
52% match
For White/Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
19% match
For White/Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
80% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
71% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion14%
Aim13%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
79% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment24%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring25%
Aim23%
48% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
53% match
For White/Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
48% match
For White/Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control19%
24% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
32% match
For White/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For White/Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy30%
81% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gull Haven Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gull Haven Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gull Haven Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gull Haven Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Gull Haven Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gull Haven Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5093 yards. The back tees extend to 5336.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gull Haven Golf Club?
With a course rating of 65.2 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 Gull Haven Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5336.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Gull Haven Golf Club and how should I play it?
Gull Haven Golf Club 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 Gull Haven Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5336.0 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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