65% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Swinomish Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
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
Swinomish Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Swinomish Golf Links, 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 25%Aim 23%Scoring 19%Precision 18%Alignment 13%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Swinomish Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Swinomish Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jbobb@swinomishgolflinks.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
12518 Christianson Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rod Turner
Opened
1988
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Business Claimed
⭐4.2(122 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 Swinomish Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four iron tests amid quick par threes and reachable par fives that pressure early decisions before back nine opens scoring relief with shorter layouts.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716157 yards5630 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.1Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 164 | 535 | 320 | 166 | 505 | 520 | 397 | 399 | 3374 | 340 | 211 | 248 | 362 | 461 | 119 | 367 | 305 | 370 | 2783 | 6157 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715128 yards4689 metersCR 64.0Bogey 83.1Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.1 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 40.0 · Slope 99
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 142 | 458 | 287 | 126 | 377 | 447 | 366 | 324 | 2827 | 294 | 155 | 202 | 296 | 385 | 90 | 317 | 249 | 313 | 2301 | 5128 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715867 yards5365 metersCR 67.2Bogey 87.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 140 | 525 | 310 | 151 | 492 | 500 | 377 | 365 | 3212 | 312 | 190 | 238 | 348 | 412 | 108 | 395 | 295 | 357 | 2655 | 5867 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Swinomish Golf Links
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 profile65% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
48% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Swinomish Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Swinomish Golf Links. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision31%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
68% 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%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Precision28%
Alignment13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
57% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
45% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim27%
Scoring10%
68% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
56% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Dispersion20%
78% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion14%
Scoring13%
54% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision24%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
52% match
For Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
52% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
78% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
79% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Trajectory17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Swinomish Golf Links
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United States
Washington Local
5/1/2026
Tournament
Washington Local
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swinomish Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Swinomish Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Swinomish Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Swinomish Golf Links challenges consistency. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Swinomish Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5642 yards. The back tees extend to 6157.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Swinomish Golf Links?
With a course rating of 68.7 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 Swinomish Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6157.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Swinomish Golf Links and how should I play it?
Swinomish Golf Links 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 Swinomish Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6157.0 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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