53% match
For Blue tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for El Cariso Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Sylmar, CA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
213
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
El Cariso Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for El Cariso Golf Course, 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Alignment 13%
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.
20.4
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for El Cariso Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about El Cariso Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
13100 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
62
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1977
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⭐4.1(305 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 El Cariso Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like quick-fire short par threes mixed with reachable par fours that test iron control and short game touch to hold steady scores amid tricky spots.This course plays like quick-fire short par threes mixed with reachable par fours that test iron control and short game touch to hold steady scores amid tricky spots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 624132 yards3778 metersCR 59.6Bogey 77.0Slope 94
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 38.1 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 38.9 · Slope 97
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 323 | 135 | 174 | 353 | 114 | 321 | 117 | 202 | 2077 | 345 | 132 | 274 | 181 | 161 | 296 | 162 | 129 | 375 | 2055 | 4132 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 624627 yards4231 metersCR 66.0Bogey 90.3Slope 103
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.9 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 346 | 156 | 193 | 415 | 134 | 353 | 146 | 225 | 2330 | 373 | 150 | 300 | 206 | 179 | 333 | 193 | 155 | 408 | 2297 | 4627 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 624132 yards3778 metersCR 63.1Bogey 86.0Slope 97
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 42.7 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 99
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 323 | 135 | 174 | 353 | 114 | 321 | 117 | 202 | 2077 | 345 | 132 | 274 | 181 | 161 | 296 | 162 | 129 | 375 | 2055 | 4132 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for El Cariso Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
13 Week Flagship Program for El Cariso Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for El Cariso Golf Course. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
36% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory22%
34% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Precision14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Accuracy11%
60% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision31%
Alignment10%
55% match
For White tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
59% match
For White tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy15%
Aim11%
59% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control29%
Alignment12%
58% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
52% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision23%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
60% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
40% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
40% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
81% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
49% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
34% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics18%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at El Cariso Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about El Cariso Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing El Cariso Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is El Cariso Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find El Cariso Golf Course technically exacting. The 103.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at El Cariso Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4380 yards. The back tees extend to 4627.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at El Cariso Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.0 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is El Cariso Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4627.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is El Cariso Golf Course 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 El Cariso Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 103.0 and yardage reaching 4627.0 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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