55% match
For Middle tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for California Gc Of Sf
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
California Gc Of Sf Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for California Gc Of Sf, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for California Gc Of Sf
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about California Gc Of Sf.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
844 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Course Description
The California Golf Club of San Francisco, commonly known as Cal Club, is a private golf club with a historic, world-class golf course on the San Francisco Peninsula. Founded in 1918, the course was initially designed by Willie Locke and A. Vernon Macan, later refined by Alister MacKenzie, and underwent a restoration by Kyle Phillips to recreate its golden age design and renowned fast, firm playing conditions. The club emphasizes membership exclusivity, sporting a hilly, timbered landscape with bay views, and a tradition of elite golf in the San Francisco Bay Area.
private golf club • golf course architecture • willie locke design • a. vernon macan routing • alister macKenzie bunkering • kyle phillips restoration • golden age golf course • san francisco peninsula golf • bay views golf course • fast and firm playing conditions • golf course history • california golf club san francisco • ingleside location • world class golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie/Robert Hunter
Opened
1926
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⭐4.7(125 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 California Gc Of Sf, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Middle
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and iron distance control, risking bogeys on the bulk of holes while par fives mix opportunity with layup safety to protect scores.
V
Venturi Tee
Gender: MalePar 727216 yards6598 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.5Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 448 | 437 | 592 | 346 | 195 | 411 | 241 | 419 | 3624 | 412 | 407 | 232 | 433 | 479 | 513 | 133 | 567 | 416 | 3592 | 7216 |
V
Venturi/Back Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 727009 yards6409 metersCR 73.7Bogey 99.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 409 | 415 | 592 | 346 | 182 | 411 | 241 | 419 | 3550 | 391 | 407 | 201 | 393 | 479 | 494 | 133 | 567 | 394 | 3459 | 7009 |
M
Middle Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746308 yards5768 metersCR 76.2Bogey 108.0Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.3 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 392 | 387 | 464 | 304 | 170 | 306 | 156 | 380 | 3058 | 378 | 379 | 183 | 371 | 433 | 474 | 109 | 551 | 372 | 3250 | 6308 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for California Gc Of Sf
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Middle tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For Middle tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
14 Week Flagship Program for California Gc Of Sf
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for California Gc Of Sf. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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36% match
For Middle tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
46% match
For Middle tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Middle tees
Pick line and commit, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started62% match
For Middle tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
44% match
For Middle tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Middle tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Middle tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For Middle tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Middle tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
70% match
For Middle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Middle tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Middle tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Middle tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Middle tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started50% match
For Venturi tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
35% match
For Venturi tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For Venturi tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
65% match
For Venturi tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
60% match
For Venturi tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
50% match
For Venturi tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring53%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
62% match
For Venturi tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
80% match
For Venturi tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
69% match
For Venturi tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Aim12%
40% match
For Venturi tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Venturi tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Venturi tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
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Get Started64% match
For Venturi tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Venturi tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Venturi tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Venturi tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
61% match
For Venturi tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Venturi tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
65% match
For Venturi tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Set sights, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment13%
Precision13%
50% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
41% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics19%
48% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started77% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Venturi/Back Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about California Gc Of Sf
Get answers to common questions about playing California Gc Of Sf and what to expect.
How difficult is California Gc Of Sf for mid-handicap golfers?
California Gc Of Sf is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at California Gc Of Sf?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6762 yards. The back tees extend to 7216.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at California Gc Of Sf?
With a course rating of 74.6 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.
How long is California Gc Of Sf and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7216.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is California Gc Of Sf and how should I play it?
California Gc Of Sf 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 Gc Of Sf strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 7216.0 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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