40% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Aim8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Lake/Mountain Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake/Mountain, 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
20.6
Average HCP
12.5
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake/Mountain
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake/Mountain.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
alschiro@cinnabarhills.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
23600 McKean Road
Course Description
Located in the hills overlooking the Coyote Valley, in San Jose's Silicon Valley, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club offers 27 magnificent holes, creating 6 different 18-hole combinations. Cinnabar Hills is routinely ranked among the top 10 golf courses in Northern California. Close to The Peninsula and Morgan Hill, it is also an ideal Wedding Venue with a majestic mountain location, with the ability to easily accommodate up to 250 guests. Cinnabar Hills offers one of the finest clubhouses and most comfortable restaurants in the Almaden Valley. The Restaurant and Banquet facility is open to the public for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunches, weddings, ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, memorial services, tournaments, banquets and corporate or special events. Cinnabar Hills also has a full service bar and cocktail lounge offering Happy Hour Monday through Friday. The practice facility, with a natural grass driving range tee, is perfect for golf lessons, instruction, clinics and camps. Besides offering stunning views from several holes, Cinnabar Hills, is not only beautiful but challenging to the experienced golfer. One of Cinnabar Hills unique and impressive amenities is the Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum, the only one of its kind in the Western United States. Cinnabar is proud of its support of Junior Golf and offers junior golfers free play when accompanied by a paying adult after twilight hours begin 365 days a year.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Harbottle III
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(1076 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 Lake/Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:(Block5)This course pressures precise drives and irons on endless par fours where errors breed bogeys easily. Par fives mix birdie hope with layup caution on their tougher kin amid elevated difficulty.
C
Cinnabar Tee
Gender: MalePar 726274 yards5737 metersCR 70.9Bogey 96.5Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 502 | 163 | 420 | 348 | 340 | 363 | 534 | 144 | 392 | 3206 | 461 | 131 | 407 | 332 | 342 | 162 | 474 | 385 | 374 | 3068 | 6274 |
C
Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725880 yards5377 metersCR 69.1Bogey 93.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 163 | 364 | 310 | 340 | 363 | 503 | 144 | 376 | 3032 | 434 | 131 | 374 | 297 | 342 | 162 | 474 | 354 | 280 | 2848 | 5880 |
H
Hawk Tee
Gender: MalePar 726806 yards6223 metersCR 73.7Bogey 100.1Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.7 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 177 | 437 | 381 | 358 | 388 | 567 | 170 | 440 | 3445 | 496 | 156 | 436 | 408 | 361 | 197 | 492 | 423 | 392 | 3361 | 6806 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake/Mountain
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Precision21%
73% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
41% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lake/Mountain
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake/Mountain. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
60% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started72% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
79% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
85% match
For Cinnabar/Quicksilver Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
25% match
For Cinnabar tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For Cinnabar tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Cinnabar tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
47% match
For Cinnabar tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy25%
Alignment24%
56% match
For Cinnabar tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Cinnabar tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started74% match
For Cinnabar tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Cinnabar tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
48% match
For Cinnabar tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For Cinnabar tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring31%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Cinnabar tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Cinnabar tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
74% match
For Cinnabar tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Precision15%
64% match
For Cinnabar tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Cinnabar tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Cinnabar tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
76% match
For Cinnabar tees
Feel the distance, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Precision14%
37% match
For Hawk tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
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Get Started78% match
For Hawk tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Precision13%
78% match
For Hawk tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
52% match
For Hawk tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
38% match
For Hawk tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
70% match
For Hawk tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Hawk tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
41% match
For Hawk tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Hawk tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Hawk tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Hawk tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
82% match
For Hawk tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Aim14%
48% match
For Hawk tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started73% match
For Hawk tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Hawk tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake/Mountain
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake/Mountain and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake/Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake/Mountain is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake/Mountain?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6343 yards. The back tees extend to 6806.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake/Mountain?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Lake/Mountain and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6806.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Lake/Mountain 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 Lake/Mountain strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6806.0 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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