Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Big Canyon Country Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Big Canyon Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bigcanyon@bigcanyoncc.org
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Blake, Sage, and Michael can help you get in shape for Big Canyon Country Club.
Blake Copeland
Assistant Golf Professional
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Sage Manchester
Golf Operations Supervisor, Assistant Golf Professional
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Michael Castillo
Golf Professional
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1 Big Canyon Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Desmond Muirhead
Opened
1971
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Canyon Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Dial in touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Canyon Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6637.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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