49% match
For White/Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Canyon Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Big Canyon Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Canyon Country Club, 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 24%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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
9.5
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Canyon Country Club
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 | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Canyon Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bigcanyon@bigcanyoncc.org
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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
1 Big Canyon Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Course Description
Established in 1971, Big Canyon Country Club is a private, member-owned club, where generations of families and their friends gather and cherished memories are made. The Board of Directors, members and staff are pleased to welcome you to our Club. We hope that you find the following information helpful as you enjoy our facilities as the invited guest of a member. If you have any questions about this information, please contact your member host.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Desmond Muirhead
Opened
1971
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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 Big Canyon Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Silver
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four iron tests mixed with par five length battles that peak in risk on the back nine where scoring turns demanding.This course delivers repeated par four iron tests mixed with par five length battles that peak in risk on the back nine where scoring turns demanding.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726637 yards6069 metersCR 80.2Bogey 114.4Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 58.1 · Slope 149
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 485 | 154 | 380 | 352 | 531 | 180 | 431 | 377 | 3241 | 409 | 391 | 180 | 370 | 366 | 212 | 551 | 405 | 512 | 3396 | 6637 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726180 yards5651 metersCR 77.6Bogey 110.5Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.1 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 451 | 127 | 342 | 321 | 505 | 171 | 406 | 340 | 3005 | 391 | 362 | 162 | 350 | 347 | 179 | 517 | 385 | 482 | 3175 | 6180 |
W
White/Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725852 yards5351 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.1 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.7 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 451 | 127 | 342 | 321 | 468 | 141 | 354 | 340 | 2886 | 356 | 362 | 162 | 350 | 329 | 140 | 479 | 347 | 441 | 2966 | 5852 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Canyon Country Club
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 profile67% match
For White/Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
78% match
For White/Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White/Silver tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Big Canyon Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Canyon Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For White/Silver tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
60% match
For White/Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White/Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White/Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
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Get Started69% match
For White/Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White/Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White/Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control14%
Aim14%
61% match
For White/Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
84% match
For White/Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
80% match
For White/Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White/Silver tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
62% match
For White/Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim21%
Alignment13%
40% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision21%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment28%
Scoring11%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
35% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
53% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
61% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control28%
Alignment15%
48% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment32%
Scoring25%
62% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment16%
82% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
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Get Started48% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
63% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
40% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
69% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Canyon Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Canyon Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Canyon Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Big Canyon Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 80.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Canyon Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6244 yards. The back tees extend to 6637.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Canyon Country Club?
With a course rating of 80.2 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 Big Canyon Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6637.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Big Canyon Country Club and how should I play it?
Big Canyon Country Club 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 Big Canyon Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6637.0 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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