Choose a clear target, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Resort at Pelican Hill
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Ocean North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.9 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 340 | 329 | 140 | 331 | 393 | 174 | 547 | 432 | 3109 | 437 | 341 | 154 | 123 | 505 | 381 | 206 | 555 | 434 | 3136 | 6245 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 302 | 306 | 116 | 299 | 335 | 148 | 427 | 390 | 2713 | 396 | 295 | 107 | 107 | 408 | 284 | 145 | 518 | 391 | 2651 | 5364 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 302 | 308 | 134 | 329 | 376 | 160 | 505 | 416 | 2935 | 417 | 319 | 136 | 111 | 462 | 350 | 181 | 540 | 419 | 2935 | 5870 |
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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
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 · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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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