Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Buchanan Fields Gc.
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
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.
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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.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about Buchanan Fields Gc.
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1091 Concord Ave, Concord, CA 94520, USA
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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Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1955
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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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 profileKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 41 days 58 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
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
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Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Hit 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.
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Get StartedFeel 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.
Stop 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.
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Get StartedSave 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.
Match 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.
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Get StartedVary 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.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Buchanan Fields Gc and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 3812.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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