27% match
For Blue 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 Buenaventura Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Buenaventura Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buenaventura 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Dispersion 14%
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.
18
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buenaventura Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buenaventura Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cvanvallier@kempersports.com
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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
5882 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 93003, USA
Course Description
Buenaventura Golf Course is a municipal golf course located in Ventura, California. The course is a historic William Bell design that was renovated in 2004-2005, featuring re-routed layouts, new playing surfaces, and re-sculpted greens with classic Bell contours. It uses platinum paspalum fairways to improve turf reliability and playability while offering a parkland-style coastal setting. The facility hosts tee times, tournaments, and memberships and is part of the Ventura County golf scene along the Southern California coastline.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Bell/Forrest Richardson
Opened
1932
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(283 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 Buenaventura Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision with short approaches repeating often amid par fives that push layup choices. Back nine raises risks through tougher demands forcing smart positioning to limit big scores.This course tests precision with short approaches repeating often amid par fives that push layup choices. Back nine raises risks through tougher demands forcing smart positioning to limit big scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715918 yards5411 metersCR 74.7Bogey 106.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.6 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 313 | 316 | 464 | 137 | 274 | 230 | 296 | 401 | 2821 | 560 | 139 | 402 | 418 | 164 | 377 | 443 | 144 | 450 | 3097 | 5918 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715525 yards5052 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.4Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 306 | 303 | 448 | 120 | 263 | 193 | 288 | 384 | 2676 | 537 | 119 | 366 | 358 | 137 | 345 | 417 | 127 | 443 | 2849 | 5525 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715211 yards4765 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.3Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 293 | 294 | 430 | 118 | 254 | 159 | 279 | 354 | 2533 | 519 | 108 | 353 | 325 | 123 | 337 | 394 | 114 | 405 | 2678 | 5211 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buenaventura Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
51% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
10 Week Flagship Program for Buenaventura Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buenaventura Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
16% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment11%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision23%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion23%
Aim15%
49% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim12%
45% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
81% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
43% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
79% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
53% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring22%
Precision12%
50% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buenaventura Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Buenaventura Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Buenaventura Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Buenaventura Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buenaventura Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5564 yards. The back tees extend to 5918.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buenaventura Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Buenaventura Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5918.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Buenaventura Golf Course 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 Buenaventura Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 5918.0 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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