Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shalimar Pointe Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

166

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

Shalimar Pointe Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shalimar Pointe Golf Club, 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 23%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%

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.

19.1
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shalimar Pointe Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Y Area
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Shalimar Pointe Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

Jim@ShalimarPointe.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

302 Country Club Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579, USA

Course Description

Shalimar Pointe is a public 18-hole golf club located in Shalimar, Florida, on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. The course is a Dye-Finger design with a full practice facility that includes a driving range, putting green, and chipping area, serving both local residents and visiting players. The club offers tee times, a renovated clubhouse, a pro shop, and on-site dining at The Grill, along with hosting tournaments and outings for groups. It emphasizes a locally owned, community-oriented experience with public access and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Joe Finger/Ken Dye

Opened

1968

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3.9(293 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 Shalimar Pointe Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GREEN

Tee Insight:This course tests tee power and iron control repeatedly on stretched par fours that top difficulty lists, while par fives force position choices risking bogeys or worse if rushed. Steady play avoids score blowups on those leaders.
B

BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 726743 yards6166 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.2Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133

Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544443435364345443453672
Handicap511713179151361810416141228
Yardage524362332455443192363185515337140015038155832536421844952733726743

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shalimar Pointe Golf Club

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 profile
62% match
For GREEN tees

Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%

12 Week Flagship Program for Shalimar Pointe Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shalimar Pointe Golf Club. 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 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 123 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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26% match
For GOLD tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For GOLD tees

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Aim16%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For GOLD tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For GOLD tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%

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51% match
For GOLD tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
84% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Precision19%
57% match
For BLACK tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment15%
64% match
For BLACK tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%

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47% match
For BLACK tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For BLACK tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For BLACK tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Precision18%
81% match
For BLACK tees

Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
62% match
For BLACK tees

Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
37% match
For BLACK tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%

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65% match
For BLACK tees

Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For BLUE tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalimar Pointe Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Shalimar Pointe Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Shalimar Pointe Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Shalimar Pointe Golf Club challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5917 yards. The back tees extend to 6743.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club?

With a course rating of 73.3 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 Shalimar Pointe Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6743.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Shalimar Pointe Golf Club 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 Shalimar Pointe Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6743.0 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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