58% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Links On The Bayou
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Links On The Bayou Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Links On The Bayou, 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 29%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Links On The Bayou
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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Links On The Bayou.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@linksonthebayou.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
271 Vandenburg Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mike Young
Opened
2002
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(109 reviews)
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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 Links On The Bayou, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots across countless par fours of mixed lengths, while long par fives test driving to avoid bogey traps shown in steep slope and bogey ratings. Smart play avoids high-handicap pitfalls on both nines to keep scores in check.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726767 yards6188 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.3Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 547 | 356 | 457 | 442 | 363 | 156 | 522 | 191 | 389 | 3423 | 405 | 440 | 412 | 537 | 176 | 511 | 343 | 317 | 203 | 3344 | 6767 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725367 yards4908 metersCR 71.4Bogey 100.3Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 282 | 368 | 350 | 278 | 100 | 438 | 147 | 311 | 2728 | 325 | 358 | 321 | 467 | 121 | 415 | 282 | 236 | 114 | 2639 | 5367 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725866 yards5364 metersCR 74.3Bogey 104.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 301 | 390 | 383 | 293 | 122 | 473 | 159 | 330 | 2936 | 350 | 391 | 348 | 493 | 142 | 465 | 316 | 262 | 163 | 2930 | 5866 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Links On The Bayou
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Links On The Bayou
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Links On The Bayou. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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59% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
59% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
41% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment40%
Distance Control24%
Scoring9%
45% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
67% match
For White 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 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Black tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For Black tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Black tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For Black tees
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
65% match
For Black tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion20%
Precision20%
45% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
71% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Trajectory11%
57% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Visualization11%
49% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim28%
Alignment21%
77% match
For Green tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring17%
Precision12%
63% match
For Green tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Green tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Green tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
34% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim25%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Links On The Bayou
Get answers to common questions about playing Links On The Bayou and what to expect.
How difficult is Links On The Bayou for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Links On The Bayou technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Links On The Bayou?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6067 yards. The back tees extend to 6767.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Links On The Bayou?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Links On The Bayou and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6767.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Links On The Bayou 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 Links On The Bayou strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6767.0 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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