27% match
For Black tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bridges (The)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Bridges (The) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bridges (The), 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 26%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bridges (The)
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bridges (The).
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
9000 S Gale Ridge Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582, USA
Course Description
The Bridges Golf Club is a public-friendly, membership-accessible golf destination located in San Ramon, California. It features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Johnny Miller, offering high-quality course conditions and scenic views of the San Ramon Valley. The club also provides a spacious Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse and hosts weddings, special events, meetings, and tournaments managed by a professional events team. Tee times and membership options indicate a versatile venue that serves both golf enthusiasts and event guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves/Damian Pascuzzo
Opened
1999
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⭐4.2(552 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 Bridges (The), all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours where drive misses force hard approaches and bogey risks. Par fives mix reward with punishment while par threes spotlight iron needs in a tough front loaded layout.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726847 yards6261 metersCR 73.6Bogey 99.8Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 454 | 366 | 516 | 210 | 366 | 333 | 555 | 375 | 3572 | 299 | 223 | 394 | 148 | 400 | 562 | 462 | 230 | 557 | 3275 | 6847 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726531 yards5972 metersCR 72.5Bogey 98.1Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 437 | 340 | 503 | 182 | 338 | 326 | 540 | 362 | 3400 | 285 | 207 | 372 | 129 | 387 | 538 | 446 | 220 | 547 | 3131 | 6531 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726071 yards5551 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 422 | 317 | 483 | 157 | 312 | 278 | 520 | 336 | 3166 | 258 | 174 | 348 | 115 | 374 | 508 | 416 | 193 | 519 | 2905 | 6071 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bridges (The)
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 profile43% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
54% match
For Black tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bridges (The)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bridges (The). Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
37% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started49% match
For Black tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
44% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
74% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
57% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
56% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
37% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
49% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
71% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Dispersion20%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
65% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion14%
Precision12%
50% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading11%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Trajectory11%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
36% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim17%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
70% 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%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy27%
Alignment17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges (The)
Get answers to common questions about playing Bridges (The) and what to expect.
How difficult is Bridges (The) for mid-handicap golfers?
Bridges (The) is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bridges (The)?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6459 yards. The back tees extend to 6847.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bridges (The)?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Bridges (The) and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6847.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Bridges (The) 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 Bridges (The) strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6847.0 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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