Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tatum Ridge Golf Links

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Tatum Ridge Golf Links Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tatum Ridge 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.

18.9
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tatum Ridge Golf Links

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Tatum Ridge Golf Links.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

tatumridgegolf@verizon.net

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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

421 Tatum Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

Course Description

Tatum Ridge Golf Links is a public golf course located in Sarasota, Florida. Designed by Ted McAnlis, it features a Scottish-style links layout with preserved wetlands and 11 lakes, offering a natural setting for diverse players. The facility includes a driving range, practice greens, a golf shop, snack bar, and instruction programs led by a noted PGA teacher, along with group and private lessons to accommodate all skill levels.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ted McAnlis

Opened

1989

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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 Tatum Ridge Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that build pressure on the back nine, where higher ratings amplify bogey risks through repeated tough decisions.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726747 yards6169 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.1Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 127

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443545344364345454343672
Handicap104181268161427171351193151
Yardage352372146503413490178380427326139618039252733854346721243134866747

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tatum Ridge 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 48 Programs

% match to course practice profile
45% match
For GOLD tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For GOLD tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

12 Week Flagship Program for Tatum Ridge Golf Links

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tatum Ridge Golf Links. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 63 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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72% match
For GOLD tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For GOLD tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
73% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Precision15%
73% match
For RED tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
67% match
For RED tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%

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69% match
For RED tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Precision22%
44% match
For RED tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion26%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For RED tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
70% match
For RED tees

Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Aim18%
63% match
For RED tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
69% match
For RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
Scoring14%

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46% match
For BLUE tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For BLUE tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
61% match
For BLUE tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%

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74% match
For BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For BLUE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
46% match
For WHITE tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tatum Ridge Golf Links

Get answers to common questions about playing Tatum Ridge Golf Links and what to expect.

How difficult is Tatum Ridge Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Tatum Ridge Golf Links challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tatum Ridge Golf Links?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5936 yards. The back tees extend to 6747.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Tatum Ridge Golf Links?

With a course rating of 72.1 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 Tatum Ridge Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6747.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Tatum Ridge Golf Links 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 Tatum Ridge Golf Links strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6747.0 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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