38% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alta Sierra Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
160
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
Alta Sierra Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alta Sierra 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
Scoring 23%Precision 21%Distance Control 21%Aim 17%Dispersion 16%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Alta Sierra 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Alta Sierra 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
11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949, USA
Course Description
Alta Sierra Country Club is a private golf and social destination located in Grass Valley, California. The club features a scenic golf course with tree-lined fairways, a pro shop, and dining at Timbers Bar & Grill, providing a full country club experience for members and guests. It hosts weddings, banquets, meetings, and other events, along with ongoing member programs and golf outings. The site highlights online tee-time booking and family-friendly amenities, positioning it as a locally focused community golf and recreation venue in the Sierra foothills.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock, Jim Summers
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(272 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 Alta Sierra Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where approach placement drives scoring amid long par fives that tempt but risk big numbers. Front nine sharpens focus with elevated challenge before back nine eases slightly yet finishes firm.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726572 yards6009 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 436 | 185 | 342 | 385 | 528 | 178 | 391 | 402 | 3346 | 380 | 363 | 141 | 354 | 541 | 205 | 360 | 388 | 494 | 3226 | 6572 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726283 yards5745 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 419 | 172 | 332 | 356 | 493 | 171 | 378 | 392 | 3194 | 370 | 353 | 138 | 341 | 506 | 198 | 338 | 364 | 481 | 3089 | 6283 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725676 yards5190 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.9Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 369 | 132 | 317 | 303 | 477 | 132 | 365 | 364 | 2904 | 291 | 320 | 135 | 329 | 487 | 158 | 286 | 305 | 461 | 2772 | 5676 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alta Sierra 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy32%
Visualization7%
56% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control28%
Precision11%
11 Week Flagship Program for Alta Sierra Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alta Sierra Cc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion41%
Precision38%
Scoring13%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
44% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
56% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
Aim10%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
84% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
80% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision19%
34% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control10%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
49% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
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Get Started45% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
38% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
42% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
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%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim17%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
83% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim12%
Alignment12%
44% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
26% match
For White 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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Prepare for Tournaments at Alta Sierra Cc
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Sierra Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Alta Sierra Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Alta Sierra Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Alta Sierra Cc presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alta Sierra Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6124 yards. The back tees extend to 6572.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alta Sierra Cc?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Alta Sierra Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6572.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Alta Sierra 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 Alta Sierra Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6572.0 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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