27% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Altadena Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Altadena Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Altadena 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 23%Aim 18%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Altadena 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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Altadena Golf Course.
Contact Information
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
1456 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell, Willie Watson
Opened
1910
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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 Altadena Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats identical nine hole sets of short par fours medium par fives and short par threes forcing constant short approach precision and par five risk choices with bogey threats on top handicap holes.This plays like a double loop testing tee control and wedge play under steady difficulty pressure from balanced ratings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746044 yards5527 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 374 | 294 | 504 | 453 | 184 | 299 | 172 | 444 | 3022 | 298 | 374 | 294 | 504 | 453 | 184 | 299 | 172 | 444 | 3022 | 6044 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745370 yards4910 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 316 | 272 | 422 | 430 | 128 | 261 | 157 | 419 | 2685 | 280 | 316 | 272 | 422 | 430 | 128 | 261 | 157 | 419 | 2685 | 5370 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745608 yards5128 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 327 | 283 | 432 | 436 | 158 | 282 | 164 | 430 | 2804 | 292 | 327 | 283 | 432 | 436 | 158 | 282 | 164 | 430 | 2804 | 5608 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Altadena 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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% match to course practice profile69% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Altadena Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Altadena Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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66% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
89% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
68% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
55% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Accuracy12%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Precision14%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Trajectory15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim23%
78% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory17%
Precision15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
43% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
86% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
70% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
89% match
For Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
72% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring31%
Accuracy21%
43% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim14%
67% match
For Red 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 Started61% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control28%
Precision13%
42% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Aim32%
Scoring30%
59% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Altadena Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Altadena Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Altadena Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Altadena Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Altadena Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5707 yards. The back tees extend to 6044.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Altadena Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Altadena Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6044.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Altadena 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 Altadena Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6044.0 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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