41% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Bellingham Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
North Bellingham Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Bellingham 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Bellingham 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Bellingham Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nbgcpro@frontier.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
205 W Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Locke
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(295 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 North Bellingham Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tension from deciding to attack long par fives or lay up wisely, paired with steady par four iron demands, where the back nine heightens bogey threats through tougher overall play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726793 yards6212 metersCR 72.4Bogey 95.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 432 | 382 | 394 | 182 | 492 | 346 | 204 | 531 | 3314 | 372 | 567 | 368 | 444 | 154 | 418 | 206 | 495 | 455 | 3479 | 6793 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726207 yards5676 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.1Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 400 | 350 | 361 | 159 | 465 | 324 | 174 | 508 | 3065 | 347 | 519 | 347 | 405 | 129 | 363 | 176 | 464 | 392 | 3142 | 6207 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725157 yards4716 metersCR 64.7Bogey 84.1Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.3 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.8 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 343 | 302 | 278 | 117 | 396 | 272 | 123 | 422 | 2525 | 284 | 445 | 299 | 326 | 104 | 293 | 114 | 414 | 353 | 2632 | 5157 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Bellingham 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
81% match
For Black tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Dispersion19%
66% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion17%
10 Week Flagship Program for North Bellingham Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Bellingham Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
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 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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63% match
For Black tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started46% match
For Black tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
69% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Aim31%
Scoring22%
81% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
63% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
76% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Aim15%
34% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Precision26%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Red tees
Fly over bunker, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion12%
37% match
For Red tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory26%
Precision20%
58% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
68% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
Aim20%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
42% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment37%
Scoring25%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Bellingham Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing North Bellingham Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is North Bellingham Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, North Bellingham Golf Course challenges consistency. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Bellingham Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5975 yards. The back tees extend to 6793.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Bellingham Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 North Bellingham Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6793.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is North Bellingham Golf Course 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 North Bellingham Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6793.0 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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