Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buchanan Fields Gc

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

177

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

Buchanan Fields Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buchanan Fields Gc, 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 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%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.

19.3
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Buchanan Fields Gc

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Driving Range30 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Buchanan Fields Gc.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+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

1091 Concord Ave, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Course Description

Buchanan Fields Golf Club is a Northern California-based members’ club centered around the Skylinks course at Buchanan Fields. The club promotes the sport of golf, fosters sociability among members, and organizes regular tee times, monthly tournaments, and travel outings. It supports membership through written materials and events, including newsletters and annual gatherings, while leveraging NCGA affiliation. The club emphasizes fun and community within the golf experience.

ncga member club • skylinks course • buchanan fields golf course • golf tournaments • travel outings • monthly tournaments • best ball • scramble • holiday party • newsletter • membership application • tee times • club championships • reindeer roundups • tombstone tournament • away tournaments • general photo gallery • golf rules • brochure • golf course • recreation • sports • outdoor activities • golfing

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

31

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Muir Graves

Opened

1955

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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 Buchanan Fields Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady parade of short par threes mixed with quick par fours that pressure iron play and short game saves to hold steady scores.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 623788 yards3464 metersCR 59.0Bogey 76.0Slope 91

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.0 · Slope 91

Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.0 · Slope 91

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par433433344314334333443162
Handicap823495671171112131814151610
Yardage280151147297130135149277328189428015114729713013514927732818943788

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buchanan Fields Gc

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 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
48% match
For Blue tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
75% match
For Blue tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim26%
Scoring23%
73% match
For Blue tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Blue tees

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%

11 Week Flagship Program for Buchanan Fields Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buchanan Fields Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Week 33 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–66 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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52% match
For Blue tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Blue tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Blue tees

Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%

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67% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
81% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Precision16%

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76% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
69% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees

Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%

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72% match
For Red tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Aim12%
70% match
For Red tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Distance Control24%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Buchanan Fields Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Buchanan Fields Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Buchanan Fields Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Buchanan Fields Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 61.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buchanan Fields Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3406 yards. The back tees extend to 3812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Buchanan Fields Gc?

With a course rating of 61.4 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Buchanan Fields Gc and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 3812.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Buchanan Fields Gc 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 Buchanan Fields Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 98.0 and yardage reaching 3812.0 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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