Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for California Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
California Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for California 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for California Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about California Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
5920 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Diddel
Opened
1935
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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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 480 | 393 | 307 | 122 | 361 | 205 | 353 | 412 | 3000 | 427 | 413 | 401 | 166 | 301 | 402 | 382 | 369 | 384 | 3245 | 6245 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 472 | 368 | 301 | 110 | 347 | 172 | 345 | 407 | 2874 | 410 | 405 | 396 | 156 | 269 | 390 | 318 | 348 | 304 | 2996 | 5870 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 401 | 307 | 245 | 100 | 295 | 140 | 216 | 335 | 2379 | 315 | 320 | 300 | 113 | 234 | 302 | 268 | 304 | 257 | 2413 | 4792 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 472 | 368 | 301 | 110 | 347 | 172 | 345 | 407 | 2874 | 410 | 405 | 396 | 156 | 269 | 390 | 318 | 348 | 304 | 2996 | 5870 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for California 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileSet a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for California Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for California Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at California Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about California Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing California Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is California Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
California Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at California Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5518 yards. The back tees extend to 6245.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at California Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 California Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6245.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is California Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make California Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6245.0 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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