Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buchanan Fields Gc
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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
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
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.
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.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1955
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.0 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.0 · Slope 91
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 151 | 147 | 297 | 130 | 135 | 149 | 277 | 328 | 1894 | 280 | 151 | 147 | 297 | 130 | 135 | 149 | 277 | 328 | 1894 | 3788 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 35.9 · Slope 82
Back Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 35.9 · Slope 82
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 211 | 100 | 92 | 255 | 79 | 114 | 122 | 256 | 271 | 1500 | 211 | 100 | 92 | 255 | 79 | 114 | 122 | 256 | 271 | 1500 | 3000 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.3 · Slope 89
Back Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.3 · Slope 89
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 126 | 120 | 278 | 100 | 122 | 133 | 265 | 305 | 1705 | 256 | 126 | 120 | 278 | 100 | 122 | 133 | 265 | 305 | 1705 | 3410 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 42.3 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 42.3 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 149 | 150 | 288 | 133 | 138 | 156 | 281 | 330 | 1906 | 281 | 149 | 150 | 288 | 133 | 138 | 156 | 281 | 330 | 1906 | 3812 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.8 · BR 39.2 · Slope 88
Back Nine · CR 28.8 · BR 39.2 · Slope 88
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 211 | 100 | 92 | 255 | 79 | 114 | 122 | 256 | 271 | 1500 | 211 | 100 | 92 | 255 | 79 | 114 | 122 | 256 | 271 | 1500 | 3000 |
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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% match to course practice profileChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Buchanan Fields Gc
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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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