49% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Skylinks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
158
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
Skylinks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Skylinks 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 32%Scoring 20%Dispersion 16%Precision 15%Aim 14%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Skylinks Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Skylinks 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
4800 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell
Opened
1959
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(696 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 Skylinks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron play often through short par fours that reward closeness and par threes that need touch while long par fives build tension around reach decisions and bogey avoidance. The player faces steady pressure to place tee shots safely and choose layups wisely to limit damage on tough stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726348 yards5805 metersCR 76.4Bogey 107.1Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 547 | 322 | 401 | 153 | 476 | 413 | 353 | 198 | 3168 | 336 | 532 | 350 | 179 | 330 | 493 | 145 | 394 | 421 | 3180 | 6348 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725333 yards4876 metersCR 71.2Bogey 99.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 243 | 476 | 282 | 348 | 108 | 427 | 331 | 301 | 144 | 2660 | 288 | 476 | 298 | 126 | 270 | 430 | 89 | 335 | 361 | 2673 | 5333 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725563 yards5087 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 488 | 294 | 354 | 120 | 437 | 364 | 312 | 151 | 2777 | 299 | 491 | 310 | 136 | 292 | 442 | 94 | 348 | 374 | 2786 | 5563 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Skylinks 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 profile56% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
9 Week Flagship Program for Skylinks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Skylinks Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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60% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
35% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
Aim19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
31% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
86% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Aim15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
25% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization27%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory24%
Mechanics23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
51% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
58% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control23%
Alignment10%
57% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Skylinks Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Skylinks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Skylinks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Skylinks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Skylinks Golf Course technically exacting. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Skylinks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5840 yards. The back tees extend to 6348.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Skylinks Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 Skylinks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6348.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Skylinks Golf Course and how should I play it?
Skylinks 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 Skylinks Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6348.0 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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