42% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment33%
Aim25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Almaden Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Almaden Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Almaden Cc, 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 26%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Almaden Cc
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range30 min
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Almaden Cc.
Contact Information
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
6663 Hampton Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
Course Description
Almaden Golf and Country Club is a prestigious private member owned club located in the beautiful Almaden Valley of San Jose and nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Club boasts an 18-Hole championship golf course, clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pavilion, fitness center and pro shop. The Club includes an active membership who uses the Club for socializing, meeting new friends, entertaining clients and family. Diverse business, ethnic backgrounds and age groups represent our membership. The Club is dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for members and their guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Fleming
Opened
1955
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(96 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 Almaden Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated decisions on long par fours where drive misses spark bogey chains, while par fives build birdie hope but heighten blowup risks if second shots stray.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726852 yards6265 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 521 | 356 | 357 | 419 | 433 | 148 | 507 | 201 | 413 | 3355 | 527 | 421 | 419 | 203 | 367 | 177 | 440 | 410 | 533 | 3497 | 6852 |
B
Black/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726660 yards6090 metersCR 73.0Bogey 96.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 490 | 356 | 357 | 410 | 433 | 148 | 507 | 182 | 413 | 3296 | 527 | 407 | 419 | 203 | 322 | 155 | 411 | 410 | 510 | 3364 | 6660 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726486 yards5931 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 490 | 336 | 352 | 410 | 388 | 136 | 494 | 182 | 397 | 3185 | 514 | 407 | 392 | 181 | 348 | 155 | 411 | 383 | 510 | 3301 | 6486 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Almaden Cc
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 profile69% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Almaden Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Almaden Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim22%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision18%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision30%
Aim18%
40% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
72% match
For Black tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For Black tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy26%
65% match
For Black tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Accuracy10%
70% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
61% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
54% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
84% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Scoring12%
39% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
79% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Dial in aim, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control13%
Precision13%
76% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
53% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization26%
62% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started47% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
45% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
40% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
48% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Almaden Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Almaden Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Almaden Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Almaden Cc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Almaden Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6669 yards. The back tees extend to 6852.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Almaden Cc?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Almaden Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6852.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Almaden Cc 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 Almaden Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6852.0 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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