67% match
For White tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Old Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old, 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 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 22%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Old
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 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 Old.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
2 Miramontes Point Road
Course Description
Half Moon Bay Golf Links is a public, coastal golf facility with two championship golf courses, Mullins Bar & Grill restaurant and first-class wedding and event venues. The Old Course is an Arnold Palmer design weaving its way thru rolling hills, mature Cypress trees and our Ocean Colony community. The final hole along the Pacific is one of the top-rated golf holes in the country. The newer Ocean Course is a links-style course with wide-open fairways, native grasses and ocean views from the majority of holes.Located just 30 minutes from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Half Moon Bay Golf Links is convenient for groups but offers a unique location that feels worlds away from the bustle of the Bay Area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Arthur Hills/Francis Duane
Opened
1973
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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 Old, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours where tee accuracy and iron placement must sync to dodge bogeys, with back nine ramping up the test through tougher ratings and layouts.Player faces reachable par fives that tempt birdies but spike risk on errors.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726008 yards5494 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.1Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 317 | 129 | 317 | 461 | 365 | 166 | 396 | 333 | 2961 | 475 | 371 | 344 | 145 | 314 | 518 | 367 | 151 | 362 | 3047 | 6008 |
L
Long Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725498 yards5027 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.6Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 317 | 113 | 287 | 421 | 320 | 152 | 396 | 333 | 2761 | 423 | 309 | 344 | 105 | 267 | 458 | 367 | 121 | 343 | 2737 | 5498 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725318 yards4863 metersCR 72.0Bogey 100.9Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 317 | 113 | 287 | 421 | 320 | 152 | 396 | 263 | 2691 | 423 | 309 | 344 | 105 | 267 | 458 | 257 | 121 | 343 | 2627 | 5318 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726322 yards5781 metersCR 77.3Bogey 109.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 386 | 160 | 330 | 465 | 382 | 181 | 412 | 342 | 3149 | 475 | 371 | 398 | 168 | 325 | 542 | 375 | 151 | 368 | 3173 | 6322 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
55% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Accuracy18%
52% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Old
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control11%
50% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Aim15%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Scoring13%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy14%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Precision12%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
39% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
77% match
For Gold tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Precision12%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
41% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics15%
Scoring12%
37% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
55% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision32%
Aim13%
57% match
For Long Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control10%
55% match
For Long Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy34%
Precision12%
22% match
For Long Red tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
50% match
For Long Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Long Red tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Old
Get answers to common questions about playing Old and what to expect.
How difficult is Old for mid-handicap golfers?
Old presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5820 yards. The back tees extend to 6322.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Old?
With a course rating of 77.3 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 Old and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6322.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Old and how should I play it?
Old 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 Old strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6322.0 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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