Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for California Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

California, Missouri, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

California Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 32%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 20%Precision 12%Visualization 12%

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.

Average HCP

8.9

Minimum HCP

35.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for California

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

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.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about California.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

29713 Country Club Rd

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Chet Mendenhall

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for California

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Eliminate Three-Putts

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Scoring42%

Accuracy32%

Visualization10%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy29%

Visualization10%

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13 Week Flagship Program for California

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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Hit intended line, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Scoring25%

Distance Control11%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control22%

Alignment18%

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Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control30%

Visualization25%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy21%

Visualization15%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Alignment30%

Distance Control21%

Accuracy15%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory20%

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Precision21%

Dispersion15%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at California

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about California

Get answers to common questions about playing California and what to expect.

How difficult is California for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at California?

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.

What is considered a good score at California?

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.

How long is California and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is California and how should I play it?

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.

What features make California strategically challenging?

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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