Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
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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
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
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 Spanish Bay (Links At)
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Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
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Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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
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Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.9 · Slope 151
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 308 | 344 | 185 | 454 | 397 | 423 | 160 | 390 | 3161 | 510 | 376 | 425 | 124 | 567 | 392 | 200 | 402 | 582 | 3578 | 6739 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 248 | 304 | 148 | 385 | 344 | 358 | 136 | 342 | 2713 | 437 | 310 | 370 | 88 | 503 | 335 | 144 | 336 | 484 | 3007 | 5720 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.5 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 219 | 270 | 124 | 348 | 292 | 348 | 127 | 318 | 2475 | 404 | 279 | 333 | 72 | 471 | 290 | 125 | 306 | 463 | 2743 | 5218 |
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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTest your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Spanish Bay (Links At)
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 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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