Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Coyote Creek Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Tournament Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tournament, 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 Tournament
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand Short
Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tournament.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mfish@coyotecreekgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1999
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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 Tournament, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 174 | 535 | 493 | 144 | 407 | 152 | 357 | 384 | 3045 | 388 | 289 | 570 | 421 | 184 | 407 | 405 | 517 | 406 | 3587 | 6632 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 160 | 529 | 485 | 137 | 397 | 143 | 340 | 377 | 2953 | 380 | 276 | 563 | 408 | 152 | 397 | 391 | 506 | 395 | 3468 | 6421 |
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 160 | 529 | 485 | 137 | 365 | 143 | 300 | 352 | 2817 | 330 | 276 | 563 | 389 | 152 | 355 | 353 | 506 | 357 | 3281 | 6098 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tournament
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Tournament
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tournament. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Tournament
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
CBC Spring Invite
3/16/2026
2026 Arkansas Collegiate
3/23/2026
Patriot Invite
3/30/2026
Patriot Invite
3/30/2026
The Trojan
3/30/2026
FCG International Junior Championship
7/1/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tournament
Get answers to common questions about playing Tournament and what to expect.
How difficult is Tournament for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tournament technically exacting. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tournament?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6365 yards. The back tees extend to 6632.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tournament?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Tournament and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6632.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Tournament 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 Tournament strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6632.0 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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