Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Mermaid Swim.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mermaid Swim, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Everything you need to know about Mermaid Swim.
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1002 Jolly Road
Holes
9
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Berardelli
Opened
1970
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Mermaid Swim hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mermaid Swim hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Mermaid Swim hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Curated selection of drills based on Mermaid Swim hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mermaid Swim. 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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Mermaid Swim and what to expect.
Players often find Mermaid Swim technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Mermaid Swim 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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