55% match
For Red tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Suntides Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
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Suntides Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Suntides 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Alignment 16%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Suntides Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Suntides 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
231 Pence Rd #2257, Yakima, WA 98908, USA
Course Description
Suntides Golf Course is a multi-amenity recreational venue in Yakima, Washington, featuring an 18-hole golf course alongside a restaurant, lounge, and an RV park. The course offers tee times, golf shop services, equipment, lessons, and a busy tournament schedule in Central Washington. Located in the Yakima Valley, it emphasizes year-round sunshine and a full seaside of golfing and dining experiences for locals and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Grier
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(149 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 Suntides Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron control on everyday par fours and threes, where a few beefy par fives force layup choices to dodge blowup scores amid birdie chances.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706250 yards5715 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.1Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.0 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 370 | 164 | 532 | 465 | 391 | 202 | 482 | 402 | 3349 | 326 | 394 | 350 | 207 | 537 | 331 | 141 | 226 | 389 | 2901 | 6250 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705883 yards5379 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.3 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 362 | 138 | 492 | 399 | 358 | 198 | 466 | 383 | 3120 | 317 | 388 | 350 | 154 | 530 | 324 | 137 | 179 | 384 | 2763 | 5883 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705046 yards4614 metersCR 68.2Bogey 94.9Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 319 | 134 | 468 | 323 | 297 | 156 | 407 | 314 | 2734 | 308 | 325 | 237 | 141 | 420 | 304 | 114 | 139 | 324 | 2312 | 5046 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Suntides 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Suntides Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Suntides Golf Course. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
84% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Dispersion10%
Trajectory10%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Alignment13%
55% match
For White tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
73% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
44% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
24% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
35% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
87% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
52% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
63% 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%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
78% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
56% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision24%
Trajectory11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Open up and fly, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
33% match
For Blue tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
18% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started18% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
83% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
50% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion21%
Accuracy14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Suntides Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Suntides Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Suntides Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Suntides Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Suntides Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5648 yards. The back tees extend to 6250.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Suntides Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Suntides Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6250.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Suntides Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Suntides Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6250.0 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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