54% match
For Green tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Seattle Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
West Seattle Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Seattle Golf 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West Seattle Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West Seattle Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
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
4470 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
H. Chandler Egan
Opened
1940
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⭐4.2(466 reviews)
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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 West Seattle Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par four approach demands and par five risk-reward choices where mistakes fuel bogeys. Back nine tension builds on tougher slopes forcing careful play to hold scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726322 yards5781 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 346 | 121 | 505 | 401 | 181 | 320 | 386 | 534 | 3318 | 353 | 163 | 484 | 184 | 378 | 382 | 353 | 353 | 354 | 3004 | 6322 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726322 yards5781 metersCR 75.4Bogey 105.6Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 346 | 121 | 505 | 401 | 181 | 320 | 386 | 534 | 3318 | 353 | 163 | 484 | 184 | 378 | 382 | 353 | 353 | 354 | 3004 | 6322 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725535 yards5061 metersCR 70.6Bogey 98.9Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 457 | 275 | 115 | 441 | 351 | 123 | 306 | 346 | 482 | 2896 | 316 | 125 | 441 | 164 | 338 | 349 | 303 | 322 | 281 | 2639 | 5535 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726004 yards5490 metersCR 73.3Bogey 102.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.2 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 508 | 308 | 115 | 495 | 382 | 160 | 315 | 356 | 513 | 3152 | 341 | 152 | 484 | 164 | 364 | 361 | 333 | 332 | 321 | 2852 | 6004 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Seattle Golf 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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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
42% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
72% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
11 Week Flagship Program for West Seattle Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Seattle Golf 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment28%
Aim19%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
77% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion11%
72% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim27%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
39% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
41% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Blue 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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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
88% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Precision17%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West Seattle Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing West Seattle Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is West Seattle Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find West Seattle Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Seattle Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5928 yards. The back tees extend to 6322.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Seattle Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 West Seattle Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6322.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is West Seattle Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 West Seattle Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6322.0 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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