Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Breakers Ocean Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
The Breakers Ocean Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Breakers Ocean 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Breakers Ocean Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Breakers Ocean Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA
Course Description
The Breakers Palm Beach is a historic luxury hotel located on Palm Beach Island, Florida. Founded in 1896 by Henry Morrison Flagler, it features Italian Renaissance-style architecture and spans 140 acres of oceanfront property. The hotel, originally named the Palm Beach Inn, was renamed in 1901 and has undergone significant transformations, including rebuilding after two major fires. The current structure opened in 1926 and offers over 500 guest rooms with ocean views.The Breakers provides a variety of luxury services and amenities. Guests can enjoy multiple dining options, recreational activities like golf and tennis, and a spa and fitness center. The hotel is also a popular venue for weddings and corporate events, offering comprehensive event planning services. Recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property, The Breakers is family-owned and managed, preserving its unique heritage while adapting to modern luxury standards.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Findley/R-Brian M Silva
Opened
1896
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
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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 The Breakers Ocean Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 348 | 349 | 337 | 138 | 371 | 333 | 272 | 279 | 2773 | 344 | 334 | 302 | 216 | 362 | 355 | 191 | 435 | 342 | 2881 | 5654 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 308 | 312 | 292 | 90 | 289 | 302 | 246 | 238 | 2362 | 293 | 265 | 214 | 142 | 332 | 310 | 168 | 373 | 302 | 2399 | 4761 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 336 | 338 | 309 | 121 | 338 | 310 | 266 | 256 | 2612 | 312 | 305 | 282 | 172 | 341 | 331 | 162 | 398 | 316 | 2619 | 5231 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Breakers Ocean 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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for The Breakers Ocean Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Breakers Ocean Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Breakers Ocean Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Breakers Ocean Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Breakers Ocean Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Breakers Ocean Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Breakers Ocean Course challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Breakers Ocean Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5208 yards. The back tees extend to 5654.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Breakers Ocean Course?
With a course rating of 67.8 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 The Breakers Ocean Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5654.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Breakers Ocean Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 The Breakers Ocean Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5654.0 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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