49% match
For Lavender tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carmel Valley Ranch Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Carmel Valley Ranch Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carmel Valley Ranch Gc, 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 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carmel Valley Ranch Gc
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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carmel Valley Ranch Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tsouthard@carmelvalleyranch.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
1 Old Ranch Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
Course Description
At Carmel Valley Ranch, we believe wholeheartedly that play is the elixir of life. It's the essential other half of the work/life balance—the better half. But in our hectic, stress-filled lives, it's not often enough that we let our shoulders down and tap into that inner child who simply asks "why not?"Tucked among the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, Carmel Valley Ranch is a place to do just that. True to its name, The Ranch is a 500-acre playground filled with unique ranch-style experiences, a rugged yet refined setting that has been named one of the top resorts in Northern California in Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Readers' Choice Awards. Perfect for families, couples, and events of all kinds, luxuries abound at this all-suite resort—including an expansive spa, Pete Dye–designed golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, unique artisan experiences, and more. Natural wonders await just outside your door, too: You can meet a whole herd of friendly animals, including alpacas, donkeys, horses, and cows (it is a ranch, after all). Feed our goats in the morning before heading to our Creamery in the afternoon to sample the artisan cheese we make from their milk. Savor cuisine crafted with ingredients grown just steps away in our Organic Garden, and wines made with grapes from our vineyard. At The Ranch, every day is filled with a sense of discovery and adventure—along with endless opportunities to play your way.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye
Opened
1981
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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 Carmel Valley Ranch Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Lavender
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and wedge placement for pars while reachable par fives tempt birdies but risk bogeys on tougher back holes.
L
Lavender Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715230 yards4782 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 269 | 323 | 289 | 120 | 456 | 97 | 354 | 336 | 2569 | 398 | 354 | 343 | 118 | 280 | 391 | 144 | 294 | 339 | 2661 | 5230 |
L
Lavender/White Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704753 yards4346 metersCR 68.2Bogey 96.7Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 269 | 323 | 248 | 103 | 417 | 97 | 312 | 336 | 2430 | 398 | 300 | 279 | 118 | 188 | 284 | 144 | 294 | 318 | 2323 | 4753 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715664 yards5179 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.4Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.6 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 281 | 332 | 310 | 141 | 487 | 105 | 362 | 351 | 2694 | 429 | 396 | 378 | 134 | 330 | 395 | 180 | 323 | 405 | 2970 | 5664 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carmel Valley Ranch Gc
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 profile46% match
For Lavender tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
68% match
For Lavender tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Lavender tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Carmel Valley Ranch Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carmel Valley Ranch Gc. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
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 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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61% match
For Lavender tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started64% match
For Lavender tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
84% match
For Lavender tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Accuracy20%
53% match
For Lavender tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Accuracy22%
Scoring12%
74% match
For Lavender tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Lavender tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
68% match
For Lavender tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Lavender tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
81% match
For Lavender tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Lavender tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
28% match
For Orange tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For Orange tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
53% match
For Orange tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started56% match
For Orange tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Orange tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
42% match
For Orange tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
45% match
For Orange tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
43% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision15%
Scoring14%
Accuracy14%
68% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Precision13%
60% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
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Get Started74% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
58% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
67% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory14%
Precision14%
64% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
33% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started68% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment19%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
83% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Accuracy13%
73% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Lavender/White Combo tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Valley Ranch Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Carmel Valley Ranch Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Carmel Valley Ranch Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Carmel Valley Ranch Gc challenges consistency. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carmel Valley Ranch Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5208 yards. The back tees extend to 5664.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carmel Valley Ranch Gc?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Carmel Valley Ranch Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5664.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Carmel Valley Ranch Gc 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 Carmel Valley Ranch Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5664.0 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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