Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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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
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
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 Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Jim@ShalimarPointe.com
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Facilities
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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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
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 362 | 332 | 455 | 443 | 192 | 363 | 185 | 515 | 3371 | 400 | 150 | 381 | 558 | 325 | 364 | 218 | 449 | 527 | 3372 | 6743 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 354 | 326 | 418 | 411 | 182 | 349 | 172 | 503 | 3231 | 373 | 142 | 367 | 547 | 316 | 358 | 200 | 433 | 510 | 3246 | 6477 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 309 | 284 | 291 | 278 | 127 | 298 | 117 | 350 | 2480 | 320 | 91 | 280 | 441 | 267 | 295 | 139 | 338 | 440 | 2611 | 5091 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 319 | 293 | 363 | 360 | 132 | 305 | 127 | 468 | 2802 | 325 | 103 | 320 | 456 | 278 | 304 | 165 | 376 | 450 | 2777 | 5579 |
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 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
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control driver arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Shalimar Pointe Junior Classic
3/21/2026
AJGA Preview presented by Destin-Fort Walton Beach
4/9/2026
Qualifier - AJGA Preview presented by Destin-Fort Walton Be
4/9/2026
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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