48% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dryden Park Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Dryden Park Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dryden Park 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%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dryden Park Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dryden Park 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
920 Sunset Ave, Modesto, CA 95351, USA
Course Description
Modesto Golf Courses operates two public championship-style golf courses in Modesto, California: Dryden Park and Creekside. The venues offer varied course layouts, practice facilities, and on-site dining options with a focus on affordable value for golfers of all levels. Both courses feature lakes, mature trees, and river-adjacent greens, serving the local Modesto community and Northern California golf enthusiasts.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(233 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 Dryden Park Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where drives set iron approaches under precision demands, with par fives layering long shot choices and back nine sharpening score risk overall.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726519 yards5961 metersCR 70.9Bogey 93.6Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 506 | 339 | 520 | 161 | 441 | 378 | 340 | 203 | 3206 | 183 | 438 | 403 | 518 | 394 | 342 | 342 | 192 | 501 | 3313 | 6519 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725942 yards5433 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 466 | 317 | 488 | 133 | 402 | 337 | 319 | 161 | 2905 | 166 | 416 | 364 | 491 | 331 | 320 | 309 | 161 | 479 | 3037 | 5942 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726227 yards5694 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 478 | 328 | 504 | 147 | 415 | 365 | 330 | 176 | 3046 | 174 | 427 | 375 | 505 | 383 | 331 | 320 | 176 | 490 | 3181 | 6227 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dryden Park 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Aim9%
39% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Dryden Park Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dryden Park Gc. 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≤ 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
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision20%
Distance Control14%
39% match
For Blue tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy29%
Visualization25%
46% match
For Blue tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Alignment13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
62% match
For White tees
Square up, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization15%
60% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
16% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For White tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision32%
Distance Control11%
44% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
74% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
61% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
44% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring33%
Aim14%
67% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
Precision19%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dryden Park Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Dryden Park Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Dryden Park Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Dryden Park Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dryden Park Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6230 yards. The back tees extend to 6519.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dryden Park Gc?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Dryden Park Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6519.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Dryden Park 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 Dryden Park Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6519.0 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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