Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Settlers Bay Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Settlers Bay Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Settlers Bay Gc, 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 Settlers Bay Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Settlers Bay Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
7307 S Frontier Dr, Wasilla, AK 99623, USA
Course Description
Home to "Alaska's Best Putting Greens" and "The Valley's Premier Outdoor wedding Venue." Settlers Bay Golf Course houses The Albatross Restaurant in its open timber framed clubhouse wrapped with ample deck seating to take in Alaska's grandeur of snow capped mountains and flanked by cook inlet and our own manicured golf course. The Albatross Restaurant is also the Valley's star venue for those outdoor games of Crocket, Bocce Ball, Giant Jinga, and Corn Hole. Weather you are here to play on Alaska's Best Putting Greens, to relax and let us do the cooking, or enjoy the fun of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley's best backyard venue of games Settlers Bay Golf Course has you covered. The golf course is a par 71, 18 hole layout that was originally built as a 9 hole facility in 1977. In 1995, 9 additional holes were added to complete the 18 layout. It is the Matanuska-Susitna Valley's oldest golf facility in operation today. We offer 5 sets of tees to accommodate all skill and abilities. The course is serviced with a full service pro shop for Alaska golf souvenirs, quality equipment from Titleist, Ping and others, or any loose items you forgot. If conditions are a priority for your enjoyment of the game of golf we suggest you look no further than the "Home of Alaska's Best Putting Greens." The Albatross Restaurant prides itself on using local ingredients whenever possible. Catering "The Valley's Premier Outdoor Venue" for the most elaborate ceremonies, business lunches, or expediting your hunger at the turn, we cover it all. With the best deck in the valley to take in Alaska's splendor and enjoy our backyard games, our patio also takes off the evening chill with fire pits to extend your relaxation into the evening hours. Going out to eat can be fun, let us show you.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Locke
Opened
1975
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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 Settlers Bay Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black (M) 2018
Black (M) 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 418 | 150 | 304 | 200 | 544 | 630 | 193 | 400 | 3268 | 515 | 177 | 338 | 443 | 329 | 318 | 158 | 463 | 441 | 3182 | 6450 |
Blue (M) 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 392 | 128 | 280 | 172 | 514 | 561 | 170 | 363 | 3001 | 490 | 173 | 296 | 396 | 280 | 312 | 148 | 449 | 422 | 2966 | 5967 |
White (M) 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 354 | 115 | 270 | 140 | 479 | 523 | 133 | 324 | 2697 | 469 | 152 | 296 | 382 | 273 | 296 | 111 | 434 | 410 | 2823 | 5520 |
Blue (W) 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 392 | 128 | 280 | 172 | 514 | 561 | 170 | 363 | 3001 | 490 | 173 | 296 | 396 | 280 | 312 | 148 | 449 | 422 | 2966 | 5967 |
Green (W) 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 279 | 83 | 245 | 121 | 362 | 409 | 104 | 263 | 2166 | 372 | 104 | 229 | 315 | 252 | 280 | 105 | 421 | 346 | 2424 | 4590 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Settlers Bay Gc
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 profileHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Settlers Bay Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Settlers Bay Gc. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Settlers Bay Gc
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 Settlers Bay Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Settlers Bay Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Settlers Bay Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Settlers Bay Gc challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Settlers Bay Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5520 yards. The back tees extend to 6450.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Settlers Bay Gc?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Settlers Bay Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6450.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Settlers Bay Gc 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 Settlers Bay Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6450.0 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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