27% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brea Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Brea Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brea Creek 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%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.
20.1
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brea Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
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
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brea Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jvillalpando@golfbrea.com
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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
501 W Fir St, Brea, CA 92821, USA
Course Description
Brea Creek Golf Course is a 9-hole executive golf course located in Brea, California, in North Orange County. The facility offers a quick, enjoyable round, a driving range, a pro shop with necessities, and lessons for players of all skill levels. Known for its value with low green fees and a layout that suits both beginners and more experienced golfers, the course provides an urban oasis experience just off the 57 freeway. It is professionally managed by Western Golf Properties.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
29
Type
Parkland
Opened
1957
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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 Brea Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par three packed layout delivers nonstop iron precision tests from tee, with sparse par fours adding tee power choices that risk bogeys on off-line drives.This course plays like endless short tee irons building birdie looks, but falters quick on the key par fours where distance misjudges inflate scores.
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White Tee
Gender: MalePar 583386 yards3096 metersCR 56.8Bogey 74.6Slope 96
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.4 · BR 37.3 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 28.4 · BR 37.3 · Slope 96
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 127 | 162 | 319 | 153 | 328 | 196 | 145 | 130 | 133 | 1693 | 127 | 162 | 319 | 153 | 328 | 196 | 145 | 130 | 133 | 1693 | 3386 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 583039 yards2779 metersCR 55.1Bogey 71.9Slope 91
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.4 · BR 37.3 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 26.7 · BR 34.6 · Slope 85
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 127 | 162 | 319 | 153 | 328 | 196 | 145 | 130 | 133 | 1693 | 100 | 116 | 290 | 94 | 313 | 90 | 125 | 107 | 111 | 1346 | 3039 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 583386 yards3096 metersCR 60.2Bogey 83.0Slope 97
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 97
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 127 | 162 | 319 | 153 | 328 | 196 | 145 | 130 | 133 | 1693 | 127 | 162 | 319 | 153 | 328 | 196 | 145 | 130 | 133 | 1693 | 3386 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 583039 yards2779 metersCR 58.0Bogey 79.7Slope 92
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 27.9 · BR 38.2 · Slope 87
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 127 | 162 | 319 | 153 | 328 | 196 | 145 | 130 | 133 | 1693 | 100 | 116 | 290 | 94 | 313 | 90 | 125 | 107 | 111 | 1346 | 3039 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brea Creek 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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
42% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy37%
Visualization21%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring19%
Accuracy11%
10 Week Flagship Program for Brea Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brea Creek Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
39% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision32%
Dispersion18%
16% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim26%
Alignment13%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
57% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
79% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
65% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
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Get Started73% match
For White/Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
57% match
For White/Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization18%
51% match
For White/Red tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
67% match
For White/Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
43% match
For White/Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For White/Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For White/Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control20%
Alignment11%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White/Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
60% match
For White/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started60% match
For White/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
61% match
For White/Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White/Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
47% match
For White/Red tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White/Red tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
42% match
For White/Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
63% match
For White/Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
66% match
For White/Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For White/Red tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Precision31%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
44% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion27%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brea Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Brea Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Brea Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Brea Creek Golf Course challenges consistency. The 96.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 56.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 29.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brea Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3212 yards. The back tees extend to 3386.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brea Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 56.8 and par 29, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 29 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Brea Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3386.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Brea Creek Golf Course 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 Brea Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 96.0 and yardage reaching 3386.0 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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