48% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for De Laveaga Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
De Laveaga Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for De Laveaga 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for De Laveaga Gc
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
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about De Laveaga Gc.
Contact Information
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
401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Course Description
DeLaveaga Golf is a historic golf course in Santa Cruz, perched above the city in the Santa Cruz Mountains, offering ocean views and a top-ranked course. The venue also features dining options with an award-winning Grille at DeLaveaga and RangeSide Bar, making it a destination for both golf and casual dining. In addition to the main course, it provides additional recreational offerings such as a disc golf facility and scenic trails, all set in a coastal California locale. Visitors can book tee times online and enjoy views and natural surroundings minutes from downtown Santa Cruz.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bert Stamps
Opened
1970
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Business Claimed
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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 De Laveaga Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly pressures precise iron shots into short par fours and tiny par threes while back nine par fours and fives raise bogey risks if approaches falter. Smart club choices avoid blowup scores on tougher stretches.
C
Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705427 yards4962 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 315 | 124 | 308 | 154 | 361 | 344 | 114 | 360 | 2543 | 508 | 127 | 338 | 296 | 309 | 140 | 352 | 441 | 373 | 2884 | 5427 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705081 yards4646 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 298 | 109 | 291 | 132 | 320 | 325 | 97 | 360 | 2360 | 451 | 127 | 320 | 278 | 239 | 140 | 352 | 441 | 373 | 2721 | 5081 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705659 yards5175 metersCR 73.4Bogey 105.5Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.0 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 315 | 150 | 308 | 154 | 361 | 344 | 119 | 381 | 2614 | 554 | 153 | 338 | 296 | 309 | 156 | 373 | 464 | 402 | 3045 | 5659 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for De Laveaga 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
13 Week Flagship Program for De Laveaga Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for De Laveaga Gc. 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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63% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started36% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
Aim23%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Precision17%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started49% match
For RED tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
69% match
For RED tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
62% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
62% match
For RED tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For RED tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring27%
Trajectory15%
42% match
For RED tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For RED tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
61% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim11%
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Get Started56% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
77% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
56% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
65% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
66% match
For Combo tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For Combo tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For Combo tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
61% match
For Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
59% match
For Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Combo tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Combo tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started57% match
For Combo tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring28%
Aim20%
72% match
For Combo tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Visualization11%
71% match
For Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Combo tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
76% match
For Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Precision13%
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United States
NCGA Juniors - DeLaveaga
9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about De Laveaga Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing De Laveaga Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is De Laveaga Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
De Laveaga Gc presents a demanding test. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at De Laveaga Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5370 yards. The back tees extend to 5659.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at De Laveaga Gc?
With a course rating of 73.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is De Laveaga Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5659.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is De Laveaga Gc 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 De Laveaga Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 5659.0 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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