Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Tapps Island Golf Course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tapps Island 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.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Everything you need to know about Tapps Island Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
proshop@tappsislandgolf.com
Resident Professionals
Coaching here? We'll bring you new lessons. .
Contact links shown for featured coaches.
20818 Island Pkwy E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391, USA
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Fream, Thomson & Wolveridge
Opened
1981
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Tapps Island Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 315 | 163 | 346 | 443 | 322 | 137 | 338 | 331 | 2725 | 350 | 300 | 197 | 346 | 458 | 312 | 153 | 313 | 357 | 2786 | 5511 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 277 | 137 | 323 | 409 | 277 | 111 | 296 | 290 | 2421 | 305 | 271 | 150 | 314 | 420 | 266 | 126 | 281 | 315 | 2448 | 4869 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 315 | 163 | 346 | 443 | 322 | 137 | 338 | 331 | 2725 | 350 | 300 | 197 | 346 | 458 | 312 | 153 | 313 | 357 | 2786 | 5511 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
Category
Duration
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tapps Island Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tapps Island Golf Course. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Download Premium PDF Program
Full flagship program designed around Tapps Island Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 49 practice days and 48 unique drills.
One-time purchase • Secure Stripe checkout • Email + instant download
Mobile app
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEmbed Widget Tool
Live preview this course widget, tune the settings, and copy the embed snippet for your website.
Copy this embed code
<div data-drills-golf-widget data-type="course" data-slug="tapps-island-golf-course-lake-tapps" data-drills="2" data-layout="horizontal" data-skill-layout="horizontal" data-width="100%" data-background="#0b1220" data-card-background="#1f2937" data-accent="#22c55e" data-plain-text-color="#e2e8f0" data-box-text-color="#e2e8f0" ></div> <script src="https://drills.golf/widgets/drills-widget.js" async></script>
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Tapps Island Golf Course and what to expect.
Tapps Island Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5190 yards. The back tees extend to 5511.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 67.6 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.
Stretching to 5511.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5511.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Tapps Island Golf Course. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Auburn, WA
Puyallup, WA
Auburn, WA
Kent, WA
Orting, WA
Orting, Washington
Orting, Washington
Enumclaw, WA
Kent, WA
Same Architect
Explore other courses designed by Fream, Thomson & Wolveridge. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Tapps Island Golf Course
Lake Tapps, WA