Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know California.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
84
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for California, 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 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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29713 Country Club Rd
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chet Mendenhall
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on California hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on California hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on California hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on California hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on California 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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Showing 16 Programs
% match to course practice profilePractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for California. 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 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Flop
Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing California and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, California challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
California is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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