Save par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holmes Harbor Golf Course
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Holmes Harbor Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holmes Harbor Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Holmes Harbor Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holmes Harbor Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
5019 Harbor Hills Dr, Freeland, WA 98249, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
64
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sikma Enterprises Inc
Opened
1953
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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 Holmes Harbor Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.6 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.9 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 64 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 83 | 116 | 298 | 136 | 170 | 253 | 160 | 321 | 1851 | 133 | 366 | 137 | 279 | 133 | 329 | 178 | 389 | 463 | 2407 | 4258 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 42.7 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 83 | 116 | 298 | 136 | 170 | 253 | 160 | 321 | 1851 | 133 | 366 | 137 | 279 | 133 | 329 | 178 | 389 | 463 | 2407 | 4258 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.8 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 76 | 107 | 280 | 118 | 166 | 237 | 141 | 308 | 1733 | 117 | 329 | 121 | 245 | 121 | 301 | 159 | 376 | 435 | 2204 | 3937 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holmes Harbor Golf Course
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 profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Holmes Harbor Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holmes Harbor Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match 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.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Holmes Harbor Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes Harbor Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Holmes Harbor Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Holmes Harbor Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Holmes Harbor Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holmes Harbor Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4098 yards. The back tees extend to 4258.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holmes Harbor Golf Course?
With a course rating of 65.3 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Holmes Harbor Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4258.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Holmes Harbor Golf Course and how should I play it?
Holmes Harbor Golf Course 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 Holmes Harbor Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 4258.0 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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