Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Back Bay.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Back 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.
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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.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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1107 Jamboree Road
Holes
9
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Opened
1965
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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.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Back Bay hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Back Bay hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Back Bay 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 The Back Bay hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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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.
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% match to course practice profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Back Bay. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Sand
Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Back Bay and what to expect.
Players often find The Back Bay technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
The Back 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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