Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alamo City Golf Trail
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Olmos Basin Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olmos Basin 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
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 Olmos Basin Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Olmos Basin Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2315 Avenue B, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA
Course Description
Alamo City Golf Trail, also known as the Municipal Golf Association - San Antonio, is a nonprofit organization that operates eight municipal golf facilities in San Antonio, Texas, collaborating with the City of San Antonio to manage courses and promote affordable play. It offers access to a portfolio of historic and modern courses, promotes golf events and promotions, and provides programs such as tee times, handicap services, and loyalty options for players. The Trail emphasizes maintaining quality courses at reasonable prices and engages in community partnerships and promotions to attract players of all levels. The organization is headquartered in San Antonio and serves the greater San Antonio area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Hoffman
Opened
1963
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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 Olmos Basin Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 429 | 239 | 402 | 527 | 170 | 388 | 382 | 534 | 3513 | 449 | 376 | 197 | 405 | 324 | 455 | 373 | 421 | 525 | 3525 | 7038 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 405 | 203 | 380 | 508 | 149 | 363 | 361 | 511 | 3272 | 397 | 337 | 176 | 373 | 290 | 411 | 350 | 399 | 497 | 3230 | 6502 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 381 | 181 | 316 | 478 | 136 | 344 | 343 | 487 | 3038 | 358 | 304 | 152 | 342 | 261 | 374 | 329 | 365 | 473 | 2958 | 5996 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Olmos Basin 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileMaintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Olmos Basin Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olmos Basin Golf Course. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Make All 6 Ft Putts
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Get StartedPlace Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Olmos Basin Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Olmos Basin Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Olmos Basin Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Olmos Basin Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Olmos Basin Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Olmos Basin Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6517 yards. The back tees extend to 7038.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Olmos Basin Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Olmos Basin Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7038.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Olmos Basin Golf Course and how should I play it?
Olmos Basin Golf Course 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 Olmos Basin Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 7038.0 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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