51% match
For MIDDLE tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Yards
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
The Yards Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Yards, 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Yards
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Yards.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@theoakbridgeclub.com
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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
254 Alta Mar Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1973
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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 Yards, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for MIDDLE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features mirror-image nines with repeating short par threes testing iron accuracy, medium par fours pressuring tee and approach precision, and par fives mixing birdie chances with bogey traps on longer ones. Steady execution on difficult par fours unlocks scoring while easier holes provide breathing room.
M
MIDDLE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705698 yards5210 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 524 | 160 | 350 | 154 | 437 | 364 | 151 | 394 | 2849 | 315 | 524 | 160 | 350 | 154 | 437 | 364 | 151 | 394 | 2849 | 5698 |
F
FORWARD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704718 yards4314 metersCR 67.2Bogey 94.0Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 438 | 127 | 283 | 136 | 310 | 312 | 130 | 336 | 2359 | 287 | 438 | 127 | 283 | 136 | 310 | 312 | 130 | 336 | 2359 | 4718 |
M
MIDDLE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705698 yards5210 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.4Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 524 | 160 | 350 | 154 | 437 | 364 | 151 | 394 | 2849 | 315 | 524 | 160 | 350 | 154 | 437 | 364 | 151 | 394 | 2849 | 5698 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Yards
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 profile57% match
For MIDDLE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory16%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For MIDDLE tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
41% match
For MIDDLE tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Trajectory25%
Precision24%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Yards
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Yards. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For MIDDLE tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started63% match
For MIDDLE tees
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For MIDDLE tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring20%
Precision18%
78% match
For MIDDLE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
66% match
For MIDDLE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For MIDDLE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
72% match
For MIDDLE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
56% match
For MIDDLE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For MIDDLE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
76% match
For MIDDLE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Precision16%
61% match
For MIDDLE tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
28% match
For FORWARD tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
28% match
For FORWARD tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started68% match
For FORWARD tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For FORWARD tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring27%
Aim25%
49% match
For FORWARD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
64% match
For FORWARD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
46% match
For FORWARD tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For FORWARD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For FORWARD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For FORWARD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
80% match
For FORWARD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For FORWARD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For FORWARD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
72% match
For FORWARD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started66% match
For FORWARD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For FORWARD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
59% match
For FORWARD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
78% match
For FORWARD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
66% match
For FORWARD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
65% match
For FORWARD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For MIDDLE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
60% match
For MIDDLE tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For MIDDLE tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
44% match
For MIDDLE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
35% match
For MIDDLE tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For MIDDLE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started71% match
For MIDDLE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For MIDDLE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
70% match
For MIDDLE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Yards
Get answers to common questions about playing The Yards and what to expect.
How difficult is The Yards for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Yards technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Yards?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5208 yards. The back tees extend to 5698.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Yards?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Yards and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5698.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Yards 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 Yards strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5698.0 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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