Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Long Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Long Bay Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Long Bay, 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 Long Bay
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Long Bay.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
350 FoxTail Drive
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1989
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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 Long Bay, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 560 | 392 | 465 | 185 | 394 | 541 | 177 | 367 | 3483 | 350 | 541 | 440 | 156 | 421 | 492 | 430 | 207 | 433 | 3470 | 6953 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 538 | 371 | 438 | 164 | 377 | 509 | 166 | 340 | 3281 | 327 | 508 | 403 | 140 | 395 | 463 | 406 | 196 | 412 | 3250 | 6531 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.8 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 493 | 337 | 377 | 136 | 323 | 430 | 121 | 293 | 2828 | 289 | 469 | 353 | 115 | 327 | 412 | 355 | 163 | 336 | 2819 | 5647 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 455 | 300 | 344 | 108 | 293 | 419 | 98 | 227 | 2529 | 254 | 421 | 286 | 80 | 283 | 374 | 288 | 146 | 288 | 2420 | 4949 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Long Bay
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 profilePicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Long Bay
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Long Bay. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Long Bay
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 Long Bay
Get answers to common questions about playing Long Bay and what to expect.
How difficult is Long Bay for mid-handicap golfers?
Long Bay presents a demanding test. Its 146.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Long Bay?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5951 yards. The back tees extend to 6953.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Long Bay?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Long Bay and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6953.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Long Bay and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Long Bay strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6953.0 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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