27% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for China Lake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Ridgecrest, CA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
China Lake Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for China Lake Golf Club, 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 26%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
28.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for China Lake Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
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
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short 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
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about China Lake Golf Club.
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
China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell
Opened
1957
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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 China Lake Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (TEMP)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like twin identical nines blending bunches of short par fours with matching par fives and par threes to test iron consistency repeatedly while ratings promise even scoring pressure across rounds.
G
Gold (TEMP) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725868 yards5366 metersCR 73.6Bogey 102.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 5868 |
W
White (TEMP) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726408 yards5859 metersCR 76.6Bogey 107.2Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 6408 |
W
White/Gold (TEMP) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726138 yards5613 metersCR 75.1Bogey 105.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 6138 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for China Lake Golf Club
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 profile44% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading16%
48% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
13 Week Flagship Program for China Lake Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for China Lake Golf Club. 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion24%
Scoring20%
56% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim19%
Precision16%
48% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started72% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
63% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
72% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
68% match
For White (TEMP) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
48% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control12%
71% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
44% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
72% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Precision15%
76% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
54% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
55% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
80% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Gold (TEMP) tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
72% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim16%
Mechanics15%
29% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
64% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
68% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
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Get Started70% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Precision21%
69% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
66% match
For White/Gold (TEMP) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about China Lake Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing China Lake Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is China Lake Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, China Lake Golf Club challenges consistency. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at China Lake Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6138 yards. The back tees extend to 6408.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at China Lake Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.6 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 China Lake Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6408.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is China Lake Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 China Lake Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6408.0 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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