Practice Programs

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Pebble Beach, CA, United States
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

195

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

Spanish Bay (Links At) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spanish Bay (Links At), 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

Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.

19.7
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Spanish Bay (Links At)

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

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

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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>

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Spanish Bay (Links At).

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

2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA

Course Description

Pebble Beach Resorts is a premier hospitality and golf destination located in Pebble Beach, California. Founded in 1919 by Samuel F.B. Morse, the company operates luxury accommodations, championship golf courses, and event venues along the scenic Monterey Peninsula. Its notable properties include The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, and Casa Palmero, all offering high-end amenities and stunning coastal views.The resort is famous for its golf courses, including Pebble Beach Golf Links, which has hosted multiple U.S. Opens, and Spyglass Hill Golf Course, set to host the 2030 U.S. Senior Open. Pebble Beach Resorts also hosts significant events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Pebble Beach Food & Wine. The company is committed to community impact, having raised over $170 million for local charities through various philanthropic events.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Jr./Sandy Tatum/Tom Watson

Opened

1987

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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 Spanish Bay (Links At), all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:Players face steady pressure from long par fours needing straight drives and iron control, while back nine ramps up bogey risks on stretched fives and fours for careful play.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726739 yards6162 metersCR 73.8Bogey 100.3Slope 143

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135

Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.9 · Slope 151

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544344434355443543453772
Handicap913515111317781461821216410
Yardage500308344185454397423160390316151037642512456739220040258235786739

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spanish Bay (Links At)

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
67% match
For Blue tees

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
66% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring21%
Precision15%

12 Week Flagship Program for Spanish Bay (Links At)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spanish Bay (Links At). 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)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 124 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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64% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
38% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Blue tees

Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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40% match
For Red tees

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Red tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Accuracy20%
53% match
For Red tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Red tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
Aim18%
79% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim14%

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59% match
For Green tees

Sink with precision, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
71% match
For Green tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
65% match
For Green tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Precision25%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Green tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
60% match
For Green tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Green tees

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Bay (Links At)

Get answers to common questions about playing Spanish Bay (Links At) and what to expect.

How difficult is Spanish Bay (Links At) for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Spanish Bay (Links At) technically exacting. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spanish Bay (Links At)?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5978 yards. The back tees extend to 6739.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Spanish Bay (Links At)?

With a course rating of 73.8 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 Spanish Bay (Links At) and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6739.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Spanish Bay (Links At) and how should I play it?

Spanish Bay (Links At) 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 Spanish Bay (Links At) strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6739.0 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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