43% match
For Orange tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Shore Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
North Shore Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Shore 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 27%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 13%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Shore 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
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 North Shore 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
4101 Northshore Blvd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Smith
Opened
1962
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Business Claimed
⭐4.1(379 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 Shore Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:You will repeatedly face birdie pressure from short par fours after accurate drives while par fives create bogey traps as top risks across balanced nines.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735861 yards5359 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.4Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 329 | 479 | 165 | 413 | 148 | 303 | 357 | 486 | 2963 | 498 | 281 | 393 | 159 | 331 | 348 | 159 | 194 | 535 | 2898 | 5861 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735294 yards4841 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.7Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 313 | 443 | 143 | 398 | 128 | 277 | 302 | 452 | 2713 | 463 | 253 | 376 | 140 | 301 | 299 | 141 | 148 | 460 | 2581 | 5294 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734165 yards3808 metersCR 64.7Bogey 90.6Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 189 | 252 | 363 | 75 | 260 | 122 | 218 | 242 | 387 | 2108 | 360 | 181 | 295 | 120 | 261 | 209 | 104 | 134 | 393 | 2057 | 4165 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Shore 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Orange tees
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Orange tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory14%
13 Week Flagship Program for North Shore Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Shore Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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68% match
For Orange tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
64% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Orange tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started76% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
71% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
56% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
69% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment36%
Scoring25%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Aim15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Precision16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Aim17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Trajectory15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
13% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control12%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Shore Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing North Shore Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is North Shore Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
North Shore Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Shore Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5013 yards. The back tees extend to 5861.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Shore Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is North Shore Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5861.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is North Shore Golf Course and how should I play it?
North Shore Golf Course 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.
What features make North Shore Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5861.0 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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