Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Resort at Pelican Hill

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Newport Coast, California, United States of America
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Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

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

Ocean North Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ocean North, 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 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.

16.7
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ocean North

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 Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ocean North.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

22701 Pelican Hill Road South

Course Information

Holes

36

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Fazio

Opened

1993

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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 Ocean North, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that test drive strength and iron accuracy, with long par fives piling on distance risks and short par threes demanding wedge touch. Bogey chances slip away fast on low-handicap stretches.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: FemalePar 706245 yards5710 metersCR 77.4Bogey 111.1Slope 143

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.2 · Slope 142

Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.9 · Slope 143

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444344354354433543543570
Handicap511131793157141216181081462
Yardage423340329140331393174547432310943734115412350538120655543431366245

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ocean North

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 profile
45% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees

Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy13%

11 Week Flagship Program for Ocean North

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ocean North. 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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–34 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 84 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–107 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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64% match
For Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
57% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
Accuracy24%
43% match
For Red tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading10%

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70% match
For Red tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%

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55% match
For White tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
63% match
For White tees

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

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
44% match
For White tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion24%
Scoring23%
45% match
For White tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
55% match
For White tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
45% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ocean North

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 Ocean North

Get answers to common questions about playing Ocean North and what to expect.

How difficult is Ocean North for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Ocean North technically exacting. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ocean North?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5804 yards. The back tees extend to 6245.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ocean North?

With a course rating of 77.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Ocean North and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6245.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Ocean North 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 Ocean North strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6245.0 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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