Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Chester L. Washington Golf Course.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
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1930 W 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047, USA
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
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Billy Bell Sr.
Opened
1953
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Chester L. Washington Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Chester L. Washington Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Chester L. Washington Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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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Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Chester L. Washington Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6286.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
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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