Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Crystal Springs Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Crystal Springs Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crystal Springs Gc, 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 Crystal Springs Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Crystal Springs Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
6650 Golf Course Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
Course Description
With its spectacular views of Crystal Springs Reservoir, Crystal Springs Golf Course offers a unique experience in San Francisco Golf. Designed by British architect, W. Herbert Fowler, this San Francisco golf course lies majestically within a 32,000 acre wildlife refuge. Crystal Springs Golf Course offers panoramic views of the 20-mile-long Crystal Springs Reservoir, an abundance of wildlife and a challenging, championship caliber course. The classic 6,515 yard, 18-hole, par 72 layout meanders along the natural contours of the valley and offers a challenge to any level golfer looking for the best that San Francisco Golf has to offer.With great food, great service from experienced professionals and an incredible location just 11 minutes from San Francisco International Airport, Crystal Springs is also the perfect choice for your next San Francisco golf tournament.Your golf tournament includes food and beverage, merchandise credits and optional contests and special prizes. We also offer special touches like instructional clinics before your group heads to the first tee. Combined with our renowned personal service, Crystal Springs Golf Course is the perfect choice for your next San Francisco Golf Tournament.Crystal Springs is a championship-style course that challenges low handicap golfers to use their most strategic shot-making skills. From the middle and forward tees, the course is a joy for higher handicap guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herbert Fowler
Opened
1924
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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 Crystal Springs Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 352 | 132 | 423 | 330 | 379 | 363 | 158 | 353 | 2802 | 248 | 101 | 302 | 136 | 330 | 243 | 411 | 316 | 407 | 2494 | 5296 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 391 | 153 | 477 | 374 | 405 | 466 | 175 | 389 | 3203 | 332 | 136 | 357 | 145 | 397 | 304 | 444 | 353 | 512 | 2980 | 6183 |
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 357 | 153 | 477 | 337 | 405 | 466 | 175 | 361 | 3104 | 332 | 136 | 323 | 145 | 335 | 304 | 444 | 337 | 512 | 2868 | 5972 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Crystal Springs Gc
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Crystal Springs Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crystal Springs Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, 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 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Crystal Springs Gc
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 Crystal Springs Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Crystal Springs Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Crystal Springs Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Crystal Springs Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Crystal Springs Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5740 yards. The back tees extend to 6183.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Crystal Springs Gc?
With a course rating of 76.2 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 Crystal Springs Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6183.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Crystal Springs Gc and how should I play it?
Crystal Springs Gc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Crystal Springs Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6183.0 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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