Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunder Bayou Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Thunder Bayou Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thunder Bayou Golf Club, 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 Thunder Bayou Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thunder Bayou Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tbgolf@att.net
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Facilities
Location
1229 Perimeter Rd, Blytheville, AR 72315, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas Clark
Opened
1998
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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 Thunder Bayou Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SENIOR
BACK/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 521 | 152 | 354 | 534 | 165 | 328 | 415 | 437 | 3285 | 395 | 498 | 397 | 410 | 146 | 318 | 184 | 453 | 573 | 3374 | 6659 |
FORWARD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 266 | 404 | 84 | 258 | 407 | 91 | 232 | 300 | 322 | 2364 | 243 | 409 | 261 | 334 | 61 | 233 | 139 | 334 | 440 | 2454 | 4818 |
SENIOR Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 445 | 103 | 296 | 454 | 103 | 262 | 353 | 364 | 2675 | 311 | 451 | 289 | 355 | 106 | 253 | 166 | 372 | 499 | 2802 | 5477 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thunder Bayou Golf Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Thunder Bayou Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thunder Bayou Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Thunder Bayou Golf Club
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 Thunder Bayou Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thunder Bayou Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thunder Bayou Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Thunder Bayou Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thunder Bayou Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5738 yards. The back tees extend to 6659.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thunder Bayou Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Thunder Bayou Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6659.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Thunder Bayou Golf Club and how should I play it?
Thunder Bayou Golf Club 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.
What features make Thunder Bayou Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6659.0 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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