40% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Stroke16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherry Island Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Cherry Island Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherry Island 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherry Island 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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 Cherry Island Gc.
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
2360 Elverta Rd, Elverta, CA 95626, USA
Course Description
Cherry Island Golf Course is a publicly accessible golf facility located in Elverta, California. It offers tee times, golf instruction, tournaments, and event hosting, along with dining at The Taphouse. The site features multiple golfer-focused amenities including practice facilities, a golf shop, and an environment section highlighting course stewardship. Located in the Sacramento area, it serves local residents and visiting players seeking a full-service golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(659 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 Cherry Island Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from tough par fours testing irons on both nines, with par fives tempting birdies but short par threes spiking risk on precision shots. Bogey threats loom larger upfront where ratings signal added bite.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726418 yards5869 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.1Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 399 | 414 | 155 | 379 | 541 | 392 | 163 | 499 | 3387 | 205 | 387 | 549 | 127 | 508 | 347 | 186 | 389 | 333 | 3031 | 6418 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726000 yards5486 metersCR 69.5Bogey 91.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 377 | 381 | 141 | 359 | 519 | 366 | 143 | 471 | 3167 | 158 | 371 | 532 | 108 | 489 | 324 | 175 | 361 | 315 | 2833 | 6000 |
W
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725662 yards5177 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.6Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 377 | 354 | 141 | 359 | 482 | 335 | 143 | 420 | 2983 | 158 | 283 | 532 | 108 | 470 | 324 | 156 | 333 | 315 | 2679 | 5662 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherry Island 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy32%
Aim9%
57% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Cherry Island Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherry Island Gc. 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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69% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim12%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
42% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Aim14%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
37% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
56% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy22%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
42% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
47% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
57% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
66% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
57% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
74% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Island Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherry Island Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherry Island Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cherry Island Gc challenges consistency. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherry Island Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6040 yards. The back tees extend to 6418.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherry Island Gc?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Cherry Island Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6418.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cherry Island 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 Cherry Island Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6418.0 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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