78% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mangrove Bay Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Mangrove Bay Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mangrove Bay 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Precision 15%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.
15.9
Average HCP
8.4
Minimum HCP
28.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mangrove Bay Golf Course
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mangrove Bay Golf Course.
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
875 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA
Course Description
St. Pete Golf operates three public, city-owned golf courses in St. Petersburg, Florida, including Mangrove Bay, Cypress Links, and Twin Brooks. The organization provides tee times, rates, and player development programs such as private and group instruction, fun group lessons, and junior golf, with booking hosted through ForeUp. It serves golfers visiting or residing in the Tampa Bay area, promoting a sunny, laid-back golfing experience across its championship and par-3 courses. The courses are marketed as a golfer’s paradise with facilities and events hosted by the City of St. Petersburg.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Amick
Opened
1977
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(446 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 Mangrove Bay Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for YELLOW
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron tests across many par fours where par fives build length risks and par threes press precision. Steady play avoids bogey traps on harder ranked stretches.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726697 yards6124 metersCR 71.3Bogey 92.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 586 | 174 | 410 | 391 | 483 | 326 | 199 | 413 | 3335 | 342 | 159 | 444 | 326 | 504 | 202 | 378 | 567 | 440 | 3362 | 6697 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725072 yards4638 metersCR 68.7Bogey 95.0Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 458 | 100 | 316 | 314 | 399 | 274 | 125 | 309 | 2535 | 277 | 101 | 313 | 246 | 417 | 111 | 289 | 451 | 332 | 2537 | 5072 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725485 yards5015 metersCR 71.2Bogey 98.6Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 493 | 123 | 348 | 329 | 418 | 293 | 135 | 322 | 2763 | 294 | 117 | 327 | 281 | 441 | 128 | 315 | 458 | 361 | 2722 | 5485 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mangrove Bay 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For YELLOW tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
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Get Started37% match
For YELLOW tees
Thread the needle, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Mangrove Bay Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mangrove Bay 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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51% match
For YELLOW tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
80% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
62% match
For YELLOW tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Scoring14%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
72% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Aim16%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started26% match
For RED tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For RED tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
73% match
For RED tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
57% match
For RED tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
69% match
For RED tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
61% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment24%
Accuracy23%
66% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
73% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
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Get Started69% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring32%
Accuracy19%
26% match
For BLACK tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
41% match
For BLACK tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Aim14%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
80% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started64% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Precision11%
80% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mangrove Bay Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mangrove Bay Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mangrove Bay Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mangrove Bay Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mangrove Bay Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5884 yards. The back tees extend to 6697.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mangrove Bay Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Mangrove Bay Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6697.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Mangrove Bay Golf Course 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 Mangrove Bay Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6697.0 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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