49% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
161
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
Chester L. Washington Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Chester L. Washington 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
Distance Control 30%Scoring 21%Accuracy 20%Aim 14%Precision 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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Chester L. Washington Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Chester L. Washington Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@chesterwashington.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
1930 W 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047, USA
Course Description
Chester Washington Golf Course is a historic golf facility located in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1955, it has a significant legacy tied to civil rights, notably through the efforts of Maggie Hathaway, who challenged discriminatory membership practices. The course offers a challenging layout for golfers of all skill levels and is set in a scenic environment, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
golf course • civil rights • recreation • outdoor sports • history
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Billy Bell Sr.
Opened
1953
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(660 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 Chester L. Washington Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a reliable ball-striking test with repeating pressure from long par fours that punish off-line drives, raising score risks on back-nine beasts while shorter holes offer breathing room.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706286 yards5748 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.1Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 183 | 331 | 188 | 330 | 360 | 425 | 358 | 443 | 2962 | 148 | 395 | 490 | 194 | 345 | 414 | 405 | 442 | 491 | 3324 | 6286 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 703906 yards3572 metersCR 58.7Bogey 75.4Slope 90
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 37.5 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 37.9 · Slope 88
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 220 | 108 | 234 | 91 | 190 | 192 | 371 | 189 | 259 | 1854 | 76 | 241 | 340 | 70 | 223 | 288 | 259 | 299 | 256 | 2052 | 3906 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705550 yards5075 metersCR 66.5Bogey 87.1Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.4 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 155 | 306 | 128 | 308 | 319 | 390 | 305 | 367 | 2587 | 129 | 373 | 465 | 153 | 314 | 389 | 358 | 405 | 377 | 2963 | 5550 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Chester L. Washington 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Chester L. Washington Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Chester L. Washington Golf Course. 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
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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69% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring27%
Trajectory16%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Aim13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Scoring13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
53% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Accuracy15%
53% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Green Reading15%
61% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim22%
Precision16%
64% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Alignment12%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim26%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
55% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
57% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring15%
Trajectory12%
62% match
For Orange tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Aim11%
65% match
For Orange tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
69% match
For Orange tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
13% match
For Orange tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Orange tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started49% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Visualization17%
58% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Chester L. Washington Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Chester L. Washington Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Chester L. Washington Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Chester L. Washington Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Chester L. Washington Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5096 yards. The back tees extend to 6286.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Chester L. Washington Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.9 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 Chester L. Washington Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6286.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Chester L. Washington 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 Chester L. Washington Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6286.0 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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