80% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Franklin Canyon Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Franklin Canyon Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Franklin Canyon 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 29%Scoring 20%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%Precision 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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Franklin Canyon 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: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges 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 Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Franklin Canyon Gc.
Contact Information
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+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
CA-4, Hercules, CA 94547, USA
Course Description
Franklin Canyon Golf Course is a championship 6,594-yard golf course located in Hercules, California, just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. Designed by Robert Muir Graves, the layout features rolling hills, mature oaks, and ponds with tight doglegs and large undulating greens, offering a challenging experience for golfers of all skill levels. The club emphasizes meticulous course and clubhouse conditions, professional service, and a range of activities including tee times, tournaments, lessons, and an on-site grill. It operates as a regional golf destination serving the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding communities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(379 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 Franklin Canyon Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated iron precision on short par fours and reachable par fives, building bogey risks on key tough holes while easing up on simpler ones.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726092 yards5571 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 163 | 340 | 163 | 346 | 189 | 506 | 389 | 504 | 3064 | 368 | 186 | 339 | 502 | 329 | 385 | 344 | 126 | 449 | 3028 | 6092 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725371 yards4911 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.0Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 439 | 125 | 322 | 148 | 326 | 168 | 491 | 325 | 418 | 2762 | 354 | 130 | 275 | 424 | 313 | 370 | 280 | 88 | 375 | 2609 | 5371 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726092 yards5571 metersCR 75.7Bogey 106.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 163 | 340 | 163 | 346 | 189 | 506 | 389 | 504 | 3064 | 368 | 186 | 339 | 502 | 329 | 385 | 344 | 126 | 449 | 3028 | 6092 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Franklin Canyon 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 profile82% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Red tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
54% match
For Red tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Franklin Canyon Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Franklin Canyon 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 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
58% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Aim13%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim24%
Scoring11%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started56% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Precision25%
Distance Control14%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
66% 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%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Aim13%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control17%
Aim10%
57% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
51% match
For White tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment30%
Aim16%
20% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Precision31%
Trajectory27%
45% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
78% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
47% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Aim23%
70% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control12%
66% 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%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion17%
58% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Canyon Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Franklin Canyon Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Franklin Canyon Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Franklin Canyon Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Franklin Canyon Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5732 yards. The back tees extend to 6092.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Franklin Canyon Gc?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Franklin Canyon Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6092.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Franklin Canyon 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 Franklin Canyon Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6092.0 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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