Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Buena Vista Golf Course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
226
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 Buena Vista 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.
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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.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Up to 5 players 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.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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10256 Golf Course Rd, Taft, CA 93268, USA
Golf BV is a golf course located in Taft, California, offering a challenging and scenic golfing experience with large, fast greens and unique holes. The course is surrounded by majestic eucalyptus trees, mature pines, and Mexican palms, and offers stunning views of the nearby aquatic recreation area, valley farmland, and surrounding mountains.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Mifflin
Opened
1951
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Buena Vista Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 55.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 215 | 417 | 515 | 517 | 135 | 441 | 429 | 426 | 3454 | 381 | 501 | 362 | 161 | 399 | 557 | 318 | 150 | 377 | 3206 | 6660 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 171 | 330 | 478 | 431 | 109 | 375 | 361 | 393 | 2926 | 346 | 433 | 335 | 131 | 371 | 466 | 290 | 125 | 346 | 2843 | 5769 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 160 | 325 | 468 | 421 | 101 | 367 | 354 | 389 | 2859 | 333 | 423 | 329 | 123 | 329 | 437 | 284 | 120 | 334 | 2712 | 5571 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 53.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 185 | 409 | 497 | 465 | 118 | 414 | 405 | 412 | 3242 | 361 | 480 | 341 | 146 | 390 | 541 | 296 | 138 | 355 | 3048 | 6290 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Buena Vista Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Buena Vista Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Buena Vista Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Buena Vista Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Buena Vista Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Buena Vista Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buena Vista Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Buena Vista Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 52 practice days and 46 unique drills.
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Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Buena Vista Golf Course and what to expect.
Buena Vista Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 78.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6116 yards. The back tees extend to 6660.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 78.0 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.
At a full length of 6660.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6660.0 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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