Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Corral De Tierra Cc
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Corral De Tierra Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Corral De Tierra Cc, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Corral De Tierra Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Corral De Tierra Cc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
sferreira@corraldetierracc.com
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Facilities
Location
81 Corral De Tierra Rd, Corral De Tierra, CA 93908, USA
Course Description
In an area of the country known for its magnificent golf venues, Corral de Tierra Country Club stands out on that extensive list of prestigious Clubs. It is considered the refuge for the greater Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley residents to enjoy the privileges of a private, Member-Owned Country Club. For nearly 60 years, the tradition of quality golf, dining, tennis, swimming, fitness and social activities have been enjoyed by the Club's greatest asset, our Members, who enjoy the family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere of our casual ambiance that is Corral de Tierra.Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, Corral de Tierra Country Club enjoys its own micro-climate, the sunniest, most comfortable year-round weather of any golf Club in the region. One discovers a serene, secluded world with towering mountain panoramas, lush fairway vistas and refreshing waterscapes adorning one of Monterey County's premier golf courses. The layout is ideal for walking, or as our Members comment, "a great walk enhanced". Gentle elevations and tree-lined fairways help make Corral de Tierra's course a pleasant stroll, allowing you time to focus on the challenging golf and to absorb the surrounding beauty.The 18-hole championship golf course is a signature tribute to renowned golf course designer, Bob E. Baldock. The par 72 golf course measures just less than 7,000 yards from the back tees with a slope of 134 and a course rating of 72.4. The course attracts the attention of the best players, however, multiple tee boxes on every hole ensure an enjoyable experience for all golfers. Corral de Tierra Country Club is known both as a U.S. Open qualifier golf course and for having one of the strongest Junior Golf Programs in Monterey County. The Club prides itself on its family-oriented golf program. The legacy of Corral de Tierra Country Club is enjoyed by four generations of players, young and old.Our limited membership assures that a Member has unlimited access to all facilities, making the golf course your backyard to play anytime.The charm and character of our new farmhouse-style clubhouse is only out done by the fingerprint of its location with stunning views of the mountains, the sun splashed hills of John Steinbeck's "Pastures of Heaven", and our championship golf course. The main element of the design is an old stone farm building flanked by board and batten building structures that provides the ambiance of a country home, yet emphasizes the sophistication of a Country Club. Knowing that it is yours, the feeling is priceless.Enjoy the difference and privilege of a private Club setting but in the casual ambiance of home. The Clubhouse provides Members with the perfect setting of casual and fine dining, a relaxing drink with friends, dinner with family or special events and parties.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock
Opened
1959
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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 Corral De Tierra Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 353 | 497 | 139 | 378 | 358 | 346 | 159 | 492 | 3093 | 376 | 146 | 331 | 481 | 357 | 357 | 488 | 154 | 341 | 3031 | 6124 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 319 | 433 | 128 | 346 | 303 | 319 | 126 | 412 | 2717 | 311 | 113 | 289 | 426 | 328 | 319 | 446 | 132 | 310 | 2674 | 5391 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 332 | 483 | 139 | 378 | 331 | 335 | 142 | 443 | 2954 | 369 | 127 | 315 | 459 | 357 | 335 | 469 | 154 | 341 | 2926 | 5880 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Corral De Tierra Cc
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 profileStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Corral De Tierra Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Corral De Tierra Cc. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Corral De Tierra Cc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Corral De Tierra Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Corral De Tierra Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Corral De Tierra Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Corral De Tierra Cc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Corral De Tierra Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5758 yards. The back tees extend to 6124.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Corral De Tierra Cc?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Corral De Tierra Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6124.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Corral De Tierra Cc 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 Corral De Tierra Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6124.0 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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