44% match
For WHITE tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. James Bay
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
St. James Bay Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. James Bay, 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 31%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St. James Bay
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. James Bay.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@stjamesbay.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
160 Laughing Gull Ln, Carrabelle, FL 32322, USA
Course Description
St. James Bay Golf Club is located in the Big Bend of Florida's Forgotten Coast, about an hour southwest of Tallahassee. The beautiful, pristine waters of the gulf frame the club on one side, while natural preserves and wildlife sanctuaries surround the rest. Open to the public year-round, St. James Bay offers the best of gulf-coast living with a beautiful 18-hole Audubon golf course, luxury condominiums on site for vacationing, and the best in local fare and libations at The Crooked River Grille. Join us for what is sure to be the most relaxing vacation you'll find in Florida!
audubon signature sanctuary golf • pickleball courts • golf resort amenities • residence condominiums • clubhouse villas • weddings and events • corporate retreats • coastal Florida resort • crooked river grill • golf memberships • driving range • pickleball clinics • lodge and villas • pool and fitness center • gulf coast golf • Carrabelle Florida • family-friendly golf • vacation packages • stay and play • golf • championship course • audubon sanctuary • environmental conservation • outdoor recreation • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Walker
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(705 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 St. James Bay, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron placement repeatedly on short par fours that punish off-line shots, building scoring pressure on a firmer back nine with longer par fives.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724839 yards4425 metersCR 69.7Bogey 97.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 100 | 213 | 325 | 267 | 145 | 368 | 380 | 295 | 2378 | 270 | 140 | 292 | 323 | 271 | 372 | 285 | 104 | 404 | 2461 | 4839 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724141 yards3787 metersCR 65.2Bogey 91.0Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 200 | 90 | 150 | 290 | 245 | 140 | 345 | 299 | 283 | 2042 | 230 | 132 | 213 | 291 | 237 | 332 | 210 | 99 | 355 | 2099 | 4141 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725499 yards5028 metersCR 73.3Bogey 102.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 122 | 268 | 361 | 310 | 162 | 391 | 423 | 342 | 2715 | 298 | 160 | 313 | 394 | 320 | 437 | 306 | 121 | 435 | 2784 | 5499 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. James Bay
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 profile44% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for St. James Bay
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. James Bay. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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59% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started35% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision26%
Trajectory9%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Precision32%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started27% match
For GREEN tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim12%
45% match
For GREEN tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy37%
Precision7%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
43% match
For GREEN tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring22%
Accuracy13%
44% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For GREEN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started60% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
48% match
For RED tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
52% match
For RED tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For RED tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
47% match
For RED tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started73% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about St. James Bay
Get answers to common questions about playing St. James Bay and what to expect.
How difficult is St. James Bay for mid-handicap golfers?
St. James Bay presents a demanding test. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. James Bay?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4820 yards. The back tees extend to 5499.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. James Bay?
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 St. James Bay and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5499.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is St. James Bay and how should I play it?
St. James Bay 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 St. James Bay strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5499.0 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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